Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday announced that the government, in coordination with the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), will take active steps to ensure the safety of women in the Capital.
Illegal liquor shops
Further, he urged citizens to inform the government about illegal liquor shops operating in the city.
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Announcing the revival of Mahila Suraksha Dals, Mr. Sisodia said they will be handed over to the DCW. He added that there should be coordination among all authorities, including the police, for maximum impact.
Mr. Sisodia said the DCW will visit sensitive areas as part of a pilot project to spread awareness about women’s safety. “It will be more like active citizenship. Often, people hesitate to inform the police about certain illegal things happening in their neighbourhood. The DCW will bridge the gap and pro-actively inform the police about the same,” he said.
DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal said, “We carried out surprise inspections at various places over the past one week. During these inspections, we found how women felt unsafe under various circumstances. The Mahila Suraksha Dals will help empower women by involving them in the process to combat the situation.”
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“The government will assign civil defence volunteers to the Commission. With their help, we can work in an organised manner,” she added.