Laws are being strictly followed for the protection of women
- Manoj Singh, Assistant Director
Raipur, 04 September 2023
Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel is very sensitive towards women’s safety in the state of Chhattisgarh. The state government is fully committed to ensuring women’s safety. As per the instructions of Chief Minister Mr. Baghel, the law for the protection of women is being strictly followed. Cases of crime against women are being taken seriously and strict action is being taken against the criminals. For this, a women’s cell has been formed in every police station of the state and independent investigation of crimes related to women is also being done.
People associated with crime against women will not get government jobs.
Showing sensitivity towards women’s safety, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel has also announced that people associated with crime against women will not get government jobs.
Efforts are being made to ensure the safety of women.
Continuous efforts are being made by the Home (Police) Department in Chhattisgarh to ensure the safety of women. For this, the department is running many schemes and is also running public awareness campaigns.
Abhivyakti App:
Keeping in view the safety of women, Chhattisgarh government has developed “Abhivyakti” women safety app. This mobile app has been launched on 01 January 2022.
‘Abhivyakti’ public awareness campaign:
Abhivyakti public awareness campaign is also being run continuously to make the women of Chhattisgarh aware about the rights provided in the law.
Research Unit on Crimes Against Women (IUCAW)
IUCAW has been formed in 06 districts of the state.
Women’s Police Station
Separate women’s police station is operated in 04 districts of the state.
Women’s cell at police station level
Women’s cells have been formed in all 455 police stations/outposts of the state.
Women’s cell at the district level
Women’s cell has been formed at the district level for quick redressal of cases and complaints related to women.
CCTV Cameras
Around 50,000 CCTV cameras have been installed in public places.
Victim Compensation Scheme
Compensation Scheme for women/survivors of sexual harassment/other crimes is implemented in the state, in which there is a provision to provide maximum relief amount up to Rs 10 lakh.
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