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<\/a><\/p>\nManali, March 27: Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Vijaya Rahatkar, on Friday reviewed various schemes and programmes related to women\u2019s welfare and empowerment in Kullu district. The review meeting was held at the auditorium of the SDM Office, Manali, and was attended by senior officers of the district administration and various departments.
\nDuring the meeting, the Chairperson assessed the progress of key schemes including Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, One Stop Centre (Sakhi), Working Women Hostel, women\u2019s participation in MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Stand Up India, Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana, and Har Ghar Nal ka Jal. She also reviewed the functioning of committees constituted under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act (POSH).
\nAppreciating the efforts of the district administration in the field of women\u2019s welfare, she directed that a detailed Action Taken Report be prepared and submitted to the Commission within three months.
\nShe stated that the Commission undertakes visits across the country to review the implementation of schemes, policies, and legal provisions aimed at safeguarding women\u2019s rights. Special emphasis is laid on remote, tribal, and hilly regions to assess ground realities and suggest necessary improvements.
\nReferring to Manali as a major tourist destination, she noted that lakhs of tourists visit the region every year, a significant number of whom are women. She emphasized that ensuring women\u2019s safety and maintaining a robust law-and-order system instills a sense of trust and security not only among local women but also among tourists from across the country and abroad. She suggested that the police department prepare a \u201cTourist-Friendly Plan\u201d to further promote tourism.
\nThe Chairperson stressed the need for sensitive yet stringent action in cases of atrocities against women, molestation, and domestic violence. She suggested involving NGOs and professional counsellors in addressing domestic violence cases to provide better support to victims.
\nShe highlighted the importance of strengthening Self Help Groups (SHGs) to make women more self-reliant and empowered. She also called for efforts to secure GI (Geographical Indication) tags for local traditional products and encouraged work in the direction of \u201cOne District, One Product,\u201d assuring support from the Commission.
\nEmphasizing institutional mechanisms, she directed that Internal POSH Committees be constituted in all departments and function effectively. She stressed maintaining the confidentiality of victims and ensuring strict punishment for offenders to strengthen women\u2019s trust in the system. She also called for strengthening Local Committees for the unorganised sector through regular training and awareness campaigns, including the installation of hoardings.
\nExpressing concern over the increasing use and trafficking of narcotic substances, she said that drug abuse has serious social consequences and directly affects women and children. She noted that the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh is also taking the issue seriously and that meaningful steps are being taken to curb the menace. She directed the district administration and police to take coordinated and effective measures, including awareness drives and strict monitoring, to combat drug abuse.
\nOn the occasion, she felicitated Manali\u2019s talented skier Aanchal Thakur from Barua village for her outstanding achievements. She stated that Aanchal Thakur has won 6 international and 25 national medals in skiing, bringing laurels to the country.
\nShe also congratulated Dr. Shruti More for receiving the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. She said that both achievers have brought pride not only to Himachal Pradesh but to the entire nation and serve as an inspiration to the youth.
\nEarlier, Deputy Commissioner Kullu Anurag Chandra Sharma welcomed the Chairperson and briefed her on the initiatives being undertaken by the district administration for women\u2019s empowerment.
\nThe meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police Madan Lal, Secretary District Legal Services Authority Abha Chauhan, Additional Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Chauhan, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Jaybanti Thakur, District Programme Officer Kundan Lal, and other senior officials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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