Delhi Police launched a Drive named Katkth to make Sex workers Independent

Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar under Yuva Scheme had initiated a programme in the month of October 2012 for sex worker of GB Road to train and engage them in handicrafts and other small-scale businesses.

The programme started is basically meant for providing alternative livelihood to sex workers so that they can become self-defendant.

The drive is named as Katkth of which more than two dozen sex workers is already a part. The drive was started by Delhi Police from Farash Khana area of Kamla Market in Second week of October.

The high point of scheme is that it is not limited for sex workers as Delhi police is also providing free education to the children of sex workers so that they don't get into illegal activities to earn their livelihood. The children are educated by private teacher and volunteers first thereafter they will join government schools.

The participants of the programme are trained in making jute bags, mats, pen stands and different household items. Also, they are being provided job oriented professional course like beauty training, boutique and cloth designing.