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Telangana Wraps First Women Police Conference as Leaders Back Gender-Neutral Titles, Pledge Follow-Through

Officials signaled next steps toward policy changes based on recommendations spanning recruitment targets, audits, facilities, training.

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Overview

  • Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka endorsed removing the word ‘woman’ from police designations, calling for equal duties across the force.
  • Director General of Police Jitender said disciplinary action has begun against personnel found discriminating against women officers.
  • Senior leadership asked departments to submit formal proposals to translate conference recommendations into policy and implementation plans.
  • The three-day meeting at the RBVRR Telangana Police Academy gathered over 400 participants and proposed a 33% recruitment target, gender audits, crèche facilities, wellness measures, and expanded training.
  • Coverage noted progress such as last year’s induction of 2,338 women constables and initiatives like SHE Teams and Bharosa centres, even as women comprise about 8.6% of the State police.