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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
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.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Register sugar cane and domestic workers for welfare schemes: Neelam Gorhe
Nashik: Maharashtra legislative council deputy speaker Neelam Gorhe has called for special camps to register sugar cane and domestic workers , ensuring they benefit from various government welfare schemes . Speaking at a review meeting with district officials at the government rest house, she emphasized the need for prompt registration to enable access to educational facilities and social security schemes. "Health camps should be organised for the workers. Initiatives should be taken to obtain health insurance and accident protection insurance for the workers," she said. Gorhe also urged that 3% of district annual plan funds reserved for the Women and Child Welfare department be used for preventive measures against atrocities on women. "While the women who are the victims get help through the 'Manodhairya' scheme, the funds from the annual plan should be used to provide urgent help required by them," she said. Calling for greater child protection, she recommended the establishment of child-friendly police stations in five locations. "A proposal should be submitted for setting up child-friendly police stations in five places in the district," she added. She highlighted the importance of strengthening 'Bharosa' cells and introducing 'Online Bharosa' cells in areas lacking them. "Women police officers... should be trained not only with technical knowledge but also to provide services from a human perspective. Counselling of aggrieved women should be done through home visits," she noted. To support tourism, Gorhe also recommended appointing a nodal officer to handle complaints from visitors to Ahilyanagar and nearby areas, ensuring a positive image of the district.
