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Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra govt to induct anti-human trafficking measures in revised policies for women
Mumbai, Speakers at a state-level workshop on Wednesday called for various measures, including coordination among the Maharashtra government and other stakeholders, to combat human trafficking. Maharashtra govt to induct anti-human trafficking measures in revised policies for women The workshop titled "From Sensitivity to Commitment, Fight Against Exploitation" was organised by the Maharashtra State Commission for Women to mark the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Addressing the event, Deputy Chairperson of the State Legislative Council Neelam Gorhe suggested using technological tools to increase conviction rates in trafficking cases. "All stakeholders, including the police, civil society, legal services, and NGOs, must coordinate effectively," Gorhe said. She called for a people's movement to combat human trafficking while affirming the state government's commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of women. "Technological tools must be used to increase conviction rates in trafficking cases. All stakeholders- police, civil society, legal services, and NGOs- must coordinate effectively. Social media misuse must be addressed, and survivor confidentiality ensured," Gorhe said. A booklet on legal provisions and victim support measures, as well as a report on commercial sexual exploitation in Vidarbha, was released during the event. Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare announced that the state government will incorporate anti-human trafficking measures into the revised women and child policies. "Along with legal action, a change in societal mindset towards survivors is essential," she added. Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde called for a coordinated approach to policy making. Minister of State for Women and Child Development Meghana Bordikar stated that the workshop aimed to prepare an actionable plan against exploitation, with increased engagement with students and youth. Minister of State for Home Pankaj Bhoyar stated that more than 45,193 missing women and children were traced under Operation Muskan between 2015 and 2024. He also mentioned Nagpur Police's Operation Shakti, which rescued women from massage parlours and red-light areas. State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar said 24 trafficked women from Oman, Muscat, and Dubai were repatriated to India over the past three years with the support of the National Commission for Women, anti-human trafficking units, and the Indian Embassy in Oman. She emphasised the need to eradicate deep-rooted social evils such as dowry, female foeticide, and harmful customs. Chakankar also announced a partnership with Meta to act on social media-based crimes within 24 hours, and said the rising conviction rate in domestic violence cases is a sign of progress. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Awhad's slogans instigated Padalkar before scuffle in assembly: Gorhe
Pune: The state legislative council's deputy chairperson, Neelam Gorhe, on Saturday said NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad's slogans instigated BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar before the scuffle between their supporters on Thursday on the assembly premises, referring to a govt report on the incident. Gorhe said, "The report on the incident has been submitted in the assembly. It mentions that Awhad was seen shouting some slogans aiming at Padalkar, which instigated him. In any case, such kind of behaviour within the premises of the assembly is not acceptable." Interacting with reporters in Pune a day after the monsoon session ended, Gorhe expressed disappointment over the scuffle. The senior Shiv Sena member said, "This is the first time I experienced such a thing happening on the assembly premises. There is a norm that nobody should be shouting on the assembly premises, but the SOP (standard operating procedure) was not followed." You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune A police case was registered against the supporters from both sides and the assembly took a serious cognisance of the incident. Following Speaker Rahul Narvekar's statement, both Awhad and Padalkar tendered apologies in the assembly on Friday. Gorhe, the deputy chairperson of the legislative council, pointed out that she had taken action against Padalkar in the past for his misconduct. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo "Whenever I feel that somebody is at fault in the assembly, I speak out. I punished Padalkar for misconduct and did not allow him to participate in discussions in the council for a day earlier. After that punishment, I saw some improvement in him," she said. Reacting to speculations over Thackeray cousins reuniting ahead of the civic polls, Shiv Sena's senior member Gorhe said both politicians were senior and she was a common Shiv Sainik. "Both Uddhav and Raj are seniors, but Eknath Shinde continued on the path of Balasaheb Thackeray. Be it Article 370 or Ram Temple issue, Shinde has followed the Hindutva path," Gorhe added. Replying to the "honey trap" allegation of the MVA members against some bureaucrats and former ministers of the state, Gorhe said, "If the opposition members have any evidence regarding the honey trap issue, they should present it in the court."
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Aaditya Thackeray hurls ‘khoke' jibe at Neelam Gorhe from Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan stairs
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday took a jibe at Shiv Sena MLC Neelam Gorhe, who is deputy chairperson of the legislative council, by raising the slogan "Pannas khoke ekdum OK (50 moneybags are absolutely OK), Mercedes OK" when Gorhe was entering Vidhan Bhavan. Thackeray was protesting on the Vidhan Bhavan stairs along with other opposition MLAs, demanding that speaker Rahul Narwekar appoint a leader of the opposition in the assembly. In Feb, Gorhe had said on corruption and the Shiv Sena (UBT) that "two Mercedes would fetch you a post in the party". You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai On Tuesday, Gorhe, who was entering Vidhan Bhavan, stopped after hearing the Mercedes slogan and glared angrily at all the protesters, including Thackeray. Eventually, she went inside, but a video of the incident went viral on social media. Gorhe was speaking at an event of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Delhi. Talking about the lack of contact between party workers and the leadership in the Shiv Sena (UBT), she said, "Leaders were foisted on party workers. Two Mercedes cars would fetch you one post." Once considered a close aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Gorhe was elected an MLC four times. She was deputy chairperson of the upper house of the state legislature even before joining Dy CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Focus on safety & security of women, children, sr citizens during Kumbh Mela: Gorhe
Nashik: State legislative council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe on Friday urged govt to plan for the safety of women, children and senior citizens during the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik, aiming to set an exemplary model. Gorhe chaired a meeting at the Nashik divisional commissionerate to discuss safety, cleanliness and issues concerning women and children during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, with officials including divisional commissioner Praveen Gedam, collector Jalaj Sharma and police and municipal authorities in attendance. "Factors such as better communication and accommodation, separate and safe toilets, changing rooms, Hirkani rooms (to assist lactating mothers in feeding their children) and safety measures for women, children, the physically challenged (divyang) and senior citizens should be included in the Kumbh Mela plan," Gorhe said. She also highlighted the need for a robust system to ensure that children, women and senior citizens do not get lost during the Kumbh Mela. She stressed on the importance of having ample helplines, help desks, kiosks and rooms available for the pilgrims. Gorhe said cleanliness should be given top priority during the event. "The cleanliness of streets, surroundings and toilet blocks, along with ensuring clean water in the Godavari river, should be planned and executed by the authorities concerned," she said. The state legislative council deputy chairperson also called upon the municipal corporation, zilla parishad health departments and state health officials to collaborate with the local doctors' association, as well as private and charitable hospitals, to provide health-related services, focusing on children, women and senior citizens during the Kumbh Mela. Officers from various govt agencies provided information about their planning and the actions to be taken by different govt agencies in connection with the Kumbh Mela. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Focus on safety of women, kids during Kumbh Mela: Gorhe
Nashik: State legislative council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe on Friday urged govt to plan for the safety of women, children and senior citizens during the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik, aiming to set an exemplary model. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Gorhe chaired a meeting at the Nashik divisional commissionerate to discuss safety, cleanliness and issues concerning women and children during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, with officials including divisional commissioner Praveen Gedam, collector Jalaj Sharma and police and municipal authorities in attendance. "Factors such as better communication and accommodation, separate and safe toilets, changing rooms, Hirkani rooms (to assist lactating mothers in feeding their children) and safety measures for women, children, the physically challenged (divyang) and senior citizens should be included in the Kumbh Mela plan," Gorhe said. She also highlighted the need for a robust system to ensure that children, women and senior citizens do not get lost during the Kumbh Mela. She stressed on the importance of having ample helplines, help desks, kiosks and rooms available for the pilgrims. Gorhe said cleanliness should be given top priority during the event. "The cleanliness of streets, surroundings and toilet blocks, along with ensuring clean water in the Godavari river, should be planned and executed by the authorities concerned," she said. The state legislative council deputy chairperson also called upon the municipal corporation, zilla parishad health departments and state health officials to collaborate with the local doctors' association, as well as private and charitable hospitals, to provide health-related services, focusing on children, women and senior citizens during the Kumbh Mela. Officers from various govt agencies provided information about their planning and the actions to be taken by different govt agencies in connection with the Kumbh Mela.
