Punjab Police and Hartek Foundation Join Hands to Empower Punjab’s Youth Through Community Engagement

Bengaluru: In a landmark move to promote youth empowerment and strengthen community-police relations, the Community Affairs Division (CAD) of Punjab Police and Hartek Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the Yuva Saanjh Initiative.

This strategic partnership aims to engage vulnerable and at-risk youth across Punjab through structured skill development, counselling, awareness drives, and community-based capacity-building programmes. The Yuva Saanjh Initiative, spearheaded by Punjab Police, seeks to transform community policing by fostering trust, inclusivity, and active participation among the youth.

Under the MoU, Hartek Foundation will provide critical support in standardizing the program’s implementation framework. This includes conducting regular training sessions for police officials and Yuva Saanjh Committee members, ensuring a consistent and impactful rollout across districts. The collaboration aims to lay down a comprehensive roadmap that can be replicated throughout the state for maximum effectiveness.

The programme’s first phase will be piloted in selected districts through the local Saanjh Kendras, under the guidance of the Community Affairs Division. The focus will be on reintegrating vulnerable youth into society by equipping them with employable skills and enabling them to become positive contributors to their communities.