National Commission For Women At Your Doorstep; Holds Public Hearing in Bathinda

–Focuses on Women’s Rights and Safety

Bathinda, July 16

The Hon’ble Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) Mrs. Vijaya Rahatkar today conducted pubic hearing at Bathinda under the series of such hearings being held as part of the ‘National Commission for Women at Your Doorstep’.

Mrs Rahatkar directed the concerned officials to ensure that justice for women remains accessible, sensitive and timely. During the public hearing, cases related to domestic violence, dowry harassment, sexual offences, suicide and other women-related issues were taken up.

In several cases, directions for immediate action were issued to the concerned officials on the spot. Deputy Commissioner Shri Rajesh Dhiman, SSP Bathinda Dr Jyoti Yadav Bains and SSP Mansa Shri Bhagirath Meena were present on the occasion.

Interacting with the media, Mrs. Rahatkar said that derogatory language, character assassination and insensitive behaviour towards women are unacceptable. She called upon all departments to adopt a sensitive and accountable approach while dealing with matters related to women.

Earlier in the morning she also visited the Bathinda central jail wherein she interacted with the female inmates. She also addressed gathering at Government Rajindra College wherein seminar on She Serves – the career prospects for women in armed forces was held. She addressed gathering at DAV College too dwelling on menace of substance drug abuse, uncovering the burden on women.

Following the public hearing, she also chaired a review meeting with administrative and police officials of Bathinda revision. The meeting focused on the expeditious disposal of women-related cases, coordination between the police and civil administration and regular review of complaints.

Madam Rahatkar also suggested implementing the Commission’s ‘Tere Mere Sapne’ initiative at the district level and urged officials to ensure that the benefits of welfare and empowerment schemes for women reach the last mile. Expressing concern over women affected by drug abuse and cyber crimes, she assured the Commission’s full support in addressing these issues.

Through her various programmes and interactions, she laid special emphasis on women’s safety, empowerment, institutional accountability and the need for a sensitive administration.