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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
29-07-2025
- Time of India
DGP briefs NHRC on women's safety initiatives
Hyderabad: Telangana director general of police (DGP) Dr Jitender on Tuesday informed the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) that the state has stringent, focused mechanisms in place for the safety of women, including a dedicated Women Safety Wing headed by an additional DGP. Chairing a regional review at the Dr MCR Human Resource Development Institute, NHRC chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian, along with members Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, chairman of Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TSHRC) Justice Shri Shamim Akhtar, heard presentations from senior police, prison and home department officials. Speaking on the occasion, Jitender said 31 Bharosa Centres now operate as one-stop crisis facilities providing legal, medical and counselling assistance, while 331 She Teams patrol public spaces to deter harassment. Regular awareness drives in Hyderabad's high-density, cosmopolitan neighbourhoods are complementing enforcement, he added. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Additional DGP (Women Safety Wing) Charu Sinha detailed allied programmes such as Operation Muskan and Operation Smile, credited with rescuing hundreds of trafficked or child labour victims. Dedicated NRI, transgender and SAHAS cells have been constituted to address specialised complaints. Data collection on the transgender community is underway to tailor policing and social-welfare responses, Sinha said. Special chief secretary (home) Ravi Gupta, DG (prisons) Soumya Mishra and Cyberabad police commissioner Avinash Mohanty have also attended the meeting.
Hans India
18-07-2025
- Hans India
Collector orders action against fake seeds
Khanapur: Nirmal District Collector Abhilasha Abhinav strict action be taken against fake seeds in the district, continuous inspections be conducted in seed shops, and immediate response be taken to prevent damage to farmers. In a review meeting held at the Collectorate on Thursday, the Collector urged for coordination between departments is necessary on key issues in the development of Nirmal district. She said that 32 child laborers have been identified so far as part of Operation Muskan, and 19 cases have been registered. She said that children should be admitted to government hostels, cases should be registered against the owners and business licenses should be cancelled. Abhilasha ordered that medical officers pay special attention to the illegal activities of RMPs and cases should be registered against those who provide treatment against the rules. So far, 51 cases have been registered under the implementation of the SC and ST Act, compensation has been paid in 39 cases and 12 cases are in various stages, the Collector said. He ordered to take strong steps with the aim of making Nirmal district drug-free. It was revealed that 73 cases have been registered so far, 145 people have been arrested and 525 kg 305 grams of ganja have been seized. She especially ordered villagers of Kadtal and Son to take strong measures to prevent accidents on the National Highway routes within the limits of other villages.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
41,193 children rescued, 4960 missing women traced under Operation Muskan: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) revealed in the legislative assembly that, under Operation Muskan, 41,193 children were rescued and 4,960 missing women were traced, and 1,364 missing children were traced within a month under Operation Shodh. Calling the issue of missing women a reality, Mr. Fadnavis stated that in one month from April to May, 4960 missing women were traced and came across 106 women and 703 children, who were missing, but the case was registered. Responding to the question of MLC state legislative council Ambadas Danve, Mr. Fadnavis said, 'We are yet to effectively work on this issue, and yet to tap into the issue from the social angle. However, we will also include the missing person issue in 'Police Kaka' and 'Police Didi', which campaign for good touch-bad touch and other initiatives.' Mr. Danve suggested that the government conduct a social study to understand the cause, rather than treating it as a job. 'There are hotspots from where women go missing; these areas lack visible policing. The impact on ground level is only possible if it is seen as a social responsibility. Besides, these issues are to be seen from social angles, including child marriage and sexual violence,' he added. The issue of missing women was raised in the assembly after Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sunil Shinde asked for the status of the proposal to 'Track missing women'. 'All states are connected to the Centre's missing women portal. The progress will be used to file a consolidated report,' Mr. Fadnavis responded. Citing Nagpur's case, Mr. Fadnavis said, '5897 women were missing, out of which 5210 were traced. This means 90% of the cases were traced. However, a problem arises in 4 to 5% of cases, which goes on the back burner.' To resolve this issue, Mr. Fadnavis has asked to establish a missing cell at each police station to keep track of these cases and an IPS-level officer to review the work every two months.
Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Over 4,000 women, 1,364 children traced through Operation Shodh between April and May: Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday informed the Maharashtra Legislative Council that under Operation Shodh, 4,960 missing women and 1,364 children were traced between April and May this year. 'Operation Muskan and Operation Shodh have been launched to search for missing children, women and girls in the state. Through this, a large number of missing children, girls and women have been found,' said Fadnavis adding that 106 women and 703 children, for whom no missing complaints were registered, were also found through the programmes. Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sunil Shinde raised a starred question in this regard. Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve, MLCs Chitra Wagh and Pragya Satav also participated in the discussion. Stating that the government has taken strict steps in the wake of the increasing incidents of women and girls going missing in the state, Fadnavis said as per the orders of the Supreme Court, it is now mandatory to register a case immediately if any person goes missing. If small children go missing, a case of kidnapping is registered. 'Out of the total 5,897 missing cases in Nagpur city, 5,210 persons have been traced, which is more than 90 percent… Under 'Operation Muskan', 41,193 boys and girls were traced between July 2015 and December 2024. The Supreme Court has taken note of this and many states have also adopted this scheme. A separate 'Operation Shodh' was implemented for women,' he said. The Chief Minister said orders have been given to set up a 'missing cell' in every police station. 'A woman police officer will be the head of this cell. Some women and girls get caught in the trap of human trafficking. Therefore, the government has initiated concrete measures in this regard,' he said. Fadnavis informed that a one-stop centre 'Bharosa' provides counseling, protection and legal aid to women. 'This centre is used by women who have left their homes due to domestic violence and family disputes. At the school level, awareness is created on sex education, good/bad touch under the 'Police Kaka-Didi' initiative. Now, information about 'missing persons' will also be included in this,' he said.
