Union Minister blasts West Bengal, Delhi over delays in women’s safety initiatives
Annapurna Devi condemned West Bengal for its failure to operationalize Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) under the POCSO Act.
Annapurna Devi condemned West Bengal for its failure to operationalize Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) under the POCSO Act.
Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission has given a proposal to prevent crimes against women in the state and protect them from bad touch and other harassment.
Mamata said the BJP maintain a stoic silence when women are tortured in BJP-ruled state.
He wrote on his official 'X' handle: "The Union Cabinet has allocated Rs 1,179.72 crore to continue the 'Umbrella Scheme' for ‘Safety of Women’ from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Heartfelt thanks to PM Modi for ensuring the safety and dignity of our ‘Matrishakti'."
Abir Ranjan Biswas, Trinamul Congress Rajya Sabha member on Monday said the issue of women’s safety has become paramount in the country as a staggering 4,45,256 cases of crime were committed against women in 2022
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The chief minister said that the Safe City Project proposed to be executed in Mandi town under Nirbhaya fund would not only ensure safety of women in public places but would also provide smart solutions to better traffic management and crowd control.
Abuse and violence against women are one of the biggest cries for Human Rights Violations in the world today. Most crimes against women/girls remain unreported due to lack of awareness, male dominance, societal pressures, impunity, and shame surrounding the crime.
She also accused the UP government of not being able to assure the women citizens of justice in the state.
Any unaccompanied women in the state can call on helpline number 112, the emergency response service of UP police. A Police Response Vehicle (PVR) will come to escort the caller to her destination safely.
