Why In The News?

• The Uttar Pradesh Police has launched Cafe Rista, a public-friendly café inside the Noida Police Commissionerate.
• The initiative aims to foster stronger bonds between police personnel and civilians.

About Cafe Rista Initiative:

What is it?

• Cafe Rista is a pastel-themed café set up within the Police Commissionerate of Noida (Sector 108), designed to serve as a community-friendly space.

⇒ Launched by:

• The initiative was conceptualised by IPS Laxmi Singh and IPS Babloo Kumar, supported by officer Preeti Yadav through public outreach.

Aim of the Initiative:

⇒ Break public stereotypes about the police force.

⇒ Build informal and positive interactions between civilians and police.

⇒ Offer relaxation and morale support to both police staff and civilians.

How It Works:

⇒ The cafe serves affordable, hygienic meals and beverages in a stress-free setting.

⇒ Open to both civilians and officers, including police families.

⇒ Promotes welfare policing by catering to the mental well-being of officers.

⇒ Uses social media outreach to highlight the human side of policing.