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Gupta asks review of One Stop Centres and women’s institutions to ensure proper medical care, counselling, legal aid and rehabilitation.
NEW DELHI
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday directed the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) to strengthen its online complaint system and expand awareness campaigns on cybercrime, POCSO and women’s safety. She stressed that laws alone cannot ensure safety unless women and girls know their rights and how to seek help.
Gupta called for awareness programmes in schools and colleges on online harassment, cyber fraud, social media misuse and other digital crimes. She also asked the Commission to ensure that girls understand the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and reporting mechanisms for abuse and harassment.
The Chief Minister stressed improving access to free HPV vaccination for eligible adolescent girls, particularly those from disadvantaged families, to help prevent cervical cancer. She also sought a simple complaint mechanism for cases involving domestic violence, trafficking, sexual exploitation and harassment, with facilities to track complaints.
Gupta asked officials to review facilities at One Stop Centres (Sakhi) and women’s institutions run by the government and NGOs. She said women should receive medical care, counselling, legal assistance and rehabilitation in a safe environment.
In a separate meeting with the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR), Gupta called for accelerating the Child Begging Free Delhi campaign with NGOs, CSOs and RWAs. She also directed police verification of school staff, drivers and support personnel, along with regular reviews of anganwadi centres, Palna Centres and Child Care Institutions. She said education, skills, employment and After Care for children leaving CCIs should be strengthened.