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News18
17 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
No need for separate law on widow discrimination: Goa govt tells assembly
Agency: PTI Panaji, Aug 7 (PTI) The Goa government on Thursday ruled out enacting a separate law to protect widows from various forms of discrimination and told the assembly existing support mechanisms are adequate to deal with such practices. The government has not received any representations about widow discrimination in the state, said Women and Child Development Minister Vishwajit Rane. In a written reply tabled in the house to a starred question by MLAs Altone D'Costa, Carlos Ferreira, and Yuri Alemao, the minister informed that no memorandums, appeals, or letters have been received by the government regarding widow discrimination, abuse, or isolation in the state. Responding to the legislators' query about steps taken to end unjust funeral-related customs targeting women, Rane pointed out that no such cases have been reported so far in Goa. Issues related to widow abuse or discrimination can be addressed through the dedicated women helpline (181) under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) and through the network of One Stop Centres (OSCs) set up across the state, he told the house. 'The helpline offers immediate and emergency response to women affected by violence, including widows facing discrimination," the reply stated. 'One Stop Centres provide integrated support, including psychological, legal, and medical aid, and act as a single point of contact for women seeking help," Rane maintained. Existing mechanisms are adequate to deal with cases of widow abuse or discrimination and there was no need for a new law to address such issues, the minister opined. PTI RPS RSY view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Over 3.25 lakh child abuse cases disposed of by fast-track courts: Centre
New Delhi, A total of more than 3.25 lakh cases have been disposed of by 746 fast-track special courts including 405 exclusive POCSO courts operational across 30 states and Union territories, the Women and Child Development Ministry said on Friday. Over 3.25 lakh child abuse cases disposed of by fast-track courts: Centre The fast-track special courts have been formed to expedite trials in cases of rape and child sexual abuse, the ministry informed Lok Sabha in a written response on Friday. These courts have disposed of more than 3.25 lakh cases as of April 30, 2025, the ministry said. Uttar Pradesh leads with nearly 90,000 disposals, followed by Madhya Pradesh with over 31,000 and Kerala with over 25,000 cases, according to data shared by Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur. In response to another question, Thakur said 2 lakh Anganwadi centres have been approved to be upgraded as 'Saksham Anganwadis' for improved nutrition delivery and imparting early childhood care and education. "To ensure that the police stations are more women friendly and approachable, as they would be the first and single point of contact for any woman walking into a police station, 14,658 women help desks have been set up, of which 13,743 are headed by woman police officers," she said in response to another question. To provide help and support to needy women and women in distress, an Emergency Response Support System has been established in all the 36 states and UTs for various emergencies, with computer aided dispatch of field/ police resources, Thakur said. "Since its launch, more than 43 crore calls have been handled so far. In addition to ERSS, a fully-functional dedicated women helpline is operational in 35 states/UTs except West Bengal. The WHL has also been integrated with ERSS. So far, the women helplines have handled over 2.10 crore calls and assisted over 84.43 lakh women," the minister said in another written response. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
7 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Over 3.25 lakh child abuse cases disposed of by fast-track courts: Centre
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) A total of more than 3.25 lakh cases have been disposed of by 746 fast-track special courts — including 405 exclusive POCSO courts — operational across 30 states and Union territories, the Women and Child Development Ministry said on Friday. The fast-track special courts (FTSCs) have been formed to expedite trials in cases of rape and child sexual abuse, the ministry informed Lok Sabha in a written response on Friday. These courts have disposed of more than 3.25 lakh cases as of April 30, 2025, the ministry said. Uttar Pradesh leads with nearly 90,000 disposals, followed by Madhya Pradesh with over 31,000 and Kerala with over 25,000 cases, according to data shared by Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur. In response to another question, Thakur said 2 lakh Anganwadi centres have been approved to be upgraded as 'Saksham Anganwadis' for improved nutrition delivery and imparting early childhood care and education. 'To ensure that the police stations are more women friendly and approachable, as they would be the first and single point of contact for any woman walking into a police station, 14,658 women help desks (WHDs) have been set up, of which 13,743 are headed by woman police officers," she said in response to another question. To provide help and support to needy women and women in distress, an Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112) has been established in all the 36 states and UTs for various emergencies, with computer aided dispatch of field/ police resources, Thakur said. 'Since its launch, more than 43 crore calls have been handled so far. In addition to ERSS, a fully-functional dedicated women helpline (WHL-181) is operational in 35 states/UTs except West Bengal. The WHL has also been integrated with ERSS. So far, the women helplines have handled over 2.10 crore calls and assisted over 84.43 lakh women," the minister said in another written response. PTI UZM ARI view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 14:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Time of India
Less than 2% of TN population has downloaded state police's Kaval Uthavi app
1 2 COIMBATORE: Less than 2% of the population in the state has so far downloaded the state police's Kaval Uthavi app -– a citizen safety and emergency service mobile application -- even three years after it was launched. It is said that the poor reception of people for the app is due to the lack of awareness about its features and functionalities. The Kaval Uthavi app, which was launched by chief minister M K Stalin in April 2022, provides a platform for citizens, particularly women, who seek police assistance during emergencies. It integrates with the Emergency Response Support System and the state police master control room for efficient call flow and follow-up. The app has features like emergency alert button, direct dialling for 112, 100, and 101, location sharing, mobile-based complaint filing and 14 other services including police station locators, control room directory, cyber financial-related complaints, police verification services and lost document reports. In Coimbatore, the app had been downloaded by only 9,958 people since its launch till the end of 2024. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How to Ease Knee Pain Without Injections or Side Effects Read More Undo In the first six months of this year, 4,726 people downloaded it. The city police have launched a campaign to further increase its downloads, especially by women, children and the elderly. Cops attached to various police stations in the city are instructed to create awareness about it as part of their regular duty. Police are reaching out to educational institutions and encouraging students to download the app. During vehicle checks, police create awareness about it and encourage motorists to download it. City police commissioner A Saravana Sundar, said, "In case of emergency, public, especially women and girl children, can touch the emergency button on the app, which sends an alert to the control room. Police at the control room collect the details of the person and will reach the spot within the next couple of minutes. This is a simple and safe method for someone in distress, as their location will be shared with the police in no time. ' 'So far, we have received 334 calls from the 'Kaval Uthavi' app, out of which 100 calls were made mistakenly by users, and for the other 200-plus calls, we have rushed to the spot and taken action," he added.
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Over 200 women in Maharashtra's Beed underwent hysterectomies between 2022-25: Centre
New Delhi, More than 200 women in Maharashtra's Beed district have undergone hysterectomy surgeries in the last three years, with the Centre attributing the procedures to medical necessity and affirming that they were carried out under strict state supervision. Over 200 women in Maharashtra's Beed underwent hysterectomies between 2022-25: Centre A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur acknowledged media and research reports suggesting that some women sugarcane workers, particularly in Beed, have undergone hysterectomies. The reports raised concerns that menstruation-related challenges during harvesting may be influencing such decisions. While clarifying that health is a state subject, Thakur said the Maharashtra government has assured the Centre that all hysterectomy procedures in the district are performed only after mandatory pre-approval by the district civil surgeon and the medical superintendent of the respective area. "Surgeries are allowed only after a detailed gynaecological examination and clinical justification, such as uterine fibroids or abnormal bleeding," the minister said in a written response. According to the government, a total of 211 hysterectomies were carried out in Beed from 2022 to March 2025. These included 49 surgeries in 2022, 89 in 2023, 55 in 2024, and 18 up to March 2025. In response to concerns over economic coercion and labour rights, the state government has implemented several initiatives, including biannual health check-ups for migrant sugarcane workers and awareness campaigns on reproductive health and the risks of unnecessary hysterectomies. "The government of Maharashtra has regularly conducted health rights awareness campaigns at village and PHC levels to educate women on reproductive health, risks of unnecessary hysterectomy surgeries, menstrual hygiene and family planning methods," the minister said, adding that screenings for anaemia, reproductive tract infections, and cervical cancer have been included in the outreach. Responding to another question, Thakur said women helplines are operational in 35 states and Union Territories and are also integrated with the Emergency Response Support System ERSS-112. "Government of West Bengal is not implementing Women Helpline. Through WHL, over 88.24 lakh women have been assisted across the country since the inception i.e. 01.04.2015 till 31.05.2025," Thakur said. In another response, she said as of date, 843 one-stop centres are operational in the country, including 55 in Maharashtra. "Since inception, i.e. 1st April, 2015 up to 30th June, 2025, over 11.94 lakh women have been assisted in the country including Maharashtra," she said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
