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4mo ago

Delhi Launches Five-Day Drive to Resolve 1,500 Women’s Grievances

CM Rekha Gupta pledges to revive the Delhi Commission for Women and expand safety and welfare measures during the ongoing public hearings.

Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a meeting along with LG VK Saxena and CM Rekha Gupta to review the implementation of three new criminal laws in Delhi. (ANI)

Overview

  • The National Commission for Women has initiated a five-day Mahila Maha Jansunwai in Delhi to address nearly 1,500 pending cases of women in distress.
  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured immediate action on complaints with full police and administrative support during the hearings.
  • The Delhi government is set to reactivate the long-dormant Delhi Commission for Women to strengthen grievance redressal mechanisms.
  • Plans are underway to install 50,000 CCTV cameras at identified dark spots across Delhi to enhance women’s safety and deter harassment.
  • Support for working women includes proposals for 500 crèche facilities and financial aid of ₹2,500 for eligible beneficiaries.