The State will Commence Mahila Panchayats every Month to Resolve Pending Disputes…
Despite being the largest state in India, Rajasthan has come a long way in terms of development. Being a woman herself, Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje has put in relentless efforts to empower state women. Resultantly, the state enjoys an improved sex ratio now (926 women per 1000 men). Her visionary schemes like Bhamashah, Shubhlakshmi, Rajshree, Aashray and Humari Beti placed women at par with men in the patriarchal society of Rajasthan. This has resolved the problem of women backwardness to some extent. Nevertheless, a lot needs to be done in future.
At present, the state authorities will make attempts to dispose of pending cases for helping women in the state.
RSCW Chairperson Suman Sharma Sheds Light on Mahila Panchayat
Suman Sharma, the Chairperson of RSCW (Rajasthan State Commission for Women) informed the media on Monday regarding state government’s initiatives. According to Ms Sharma, the government has taken initiatives to dispose of cases of crimes involving women. Besides solving these cases, the authorities will attempt to provide help to women in case of emergencies.
Ever since the RSCW was formed in 1999, around 36,000 cases have been registered there until December 2016. Out of these cases, just 22,000 have been disposed of. But, 14,000 cases are still pending at Panchayat level.
To speed up case disposal, the RSCW has decided to organise Mahila Panchayats in Rajasthan. These Mahila Panchayats will comprise of 5 members including a Mahila Sarpanch (lady help). These Panchayats will hold regular sessions every month to resolve cases. They Panchayat body will hear cases, offer counselling services to the victims and generate awareness on crime against females.
A detailed report on these cases will be sent to RSCW on a monthly basis. Every Monday, the body will organise two sessions– public as well as individual hearing against women. Besides this, the RSCW will conduct a Mahila Manch (women platform) in 19 districts for strengthening women.
The cops will be geared up to solve criminal activities. Additionally, a mobile app and a special helpline will be run by the state to strengthen women safety.
Rajasthan authorities are positive that these measures will help them resolve crimes against women. Moreover, the concept of Mahila panchayats will encourage rural women to share their plight with the female members of the society.
