Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday met Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju to discuss growing incidence of child rape and the issue of women’s safety in the national Capital.
“Maliwal briefed Rijiju on the absolute importance of the thana level committees for women’s safety, and appealed to him to help ensure the reconstitution of the same which have been scrapped by the Lt Governor of Delhi,” a DCW statement said.
“Maliwal also apprised him about the need to have a high-level committee to ensure close cooperation between the Central Government, State Government, Delhi Police and the Commission,” the statement said.
She also stressed on the need to notify the revised Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme 2015.
The notification of the revised Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme has been pending with the Lt Governor for the past 6 months and if passed, can afford a compensation up to Rs. 7-12 lakh for rape victims.
“The meeting was very positive. Rijiju deeply appreciated the suggestions of the the Commission and assured the Chairperson that he would work towards their implementation.
Rijiju also assured the complete cooperation of the Delhi Police to the DCW,” an official statement said. —PTI
Swati Maliwal discussed growing incidence of child rape and issue of women’s safety in the Capital
