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Time of India

A fresh start for sexual assault survivors

New Delhi: For the 32-year-old mother of two who received a letter of intent from a reputed organisation recently, it was like a rebirth. "After going through a lot, this is my second opportunity to live my life with dignity. This opportunity is precious to me. I wish no one has to go through what I did. Our society needs to evolve and raise men who are sensitive enough not to inflict lifetime scars on women's souls," she said. The woman was sexually assaulted in 2021 by a man known to her. She was at a job fair/placement drive that was organised by Delhi State Legal Services Authority under Project Veerangna last week at the Rouse Avenue district courts complex. The event culminated with the issuance of 19 letters of intent (LoIs) after several interview rounds. The average CTC offered was Rs 2 lakh per annum by the five participating companies, recognising the potential and dedication of the candidates. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lincoln: Born Between 1940-1975 You May Be Eligible For This Life Cover Reassured Get Quote Undo The DSLSA chose a batch of 30 survivors for a 30-hour certification course in the food and beverages sector at the Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition, Pusa, under the project. The course costs between Rs 1.25-1.5 lakh, but the institution accepted the request of the DSLSA not to charge anything. Training started on March 8. The initiative was part of DSLSA's ongoing efforts to rehabilitate legal services beneficiaries by equipping them with vocational skills. Certificates were given to the survivors of sexual assault and similar offences who had finished the course. The placement drive saw participation by the beneficiaries who interacted with recruiters from leading hospitality and service sector organisations, including ITC Hotels Limited, The Lalit, Chhanv Foundation, Lemon Tree Hotels, and Par Anand Charitable Trust. Another participant who was issued the letter of intent and had survived rape told TOI that she received a call from officials from the DSLSA for the course. "The course offered by IHM was a revelation. I learnt a lot about hospitality, culinary, table manners and a lot more. In such a competitive industry, it feels good to be chosen for a job," the 27-year-old woman said. A 33-year-old survivor of sexual assault, who had opted for the course and got the letter of intent for a job, said: "I used to work with DTC as a driver, but after the incident, I left. I got to know about this course while I was attending my case in court. I decided to opt for it after talking to people in DSLSA. As a mother to a 5-year-old, this will help me in supporting my daughter." Rajeev Bansal, member secretary of DSLSA, emphasised the initiative's role in bringing about positive change. A new round of interviews will soon be conducted by the same industry partners, he said. "These letters of intent signify the beginning of new opportunities. The project stands as a reflection of DSLSA's unwavering commitment to empowering people with dignity and opportunity. More than a rehabilitation initiative , it is a powerful testament to the belief that with the right support, every person can rebuild a meaningful and self-reliant life," he said.