There has been a rise in cases related to domestic violence in the State. Public awareness campaign on Domestic Violence Act should be launched for its effective execution, said Renu Thakur, member of Sajha Manch, a non-governmental organsation fighting against atrocities on women and raising voice for women empowerment.
She said that Sajha Manch had organised 16-day awareness campaign on issues pertaining to women at various places, including educational institutions, villages and other community places, across the State.
It was observed that a single window system should be opened to have the issues redressed related to women in the State . In each district, a Nirbhaya committee should be formed to address women’s complaints. Public awareness campaign on Domestic Violence Act should be launched for its effective execution, she added.
She further said that a protection officer should be appointed at the district level and a stable structure should be developed for the execution of DV Act in the State. At local level, a service provider should be appointed for the redressal of women’s complaints. Evaluation committee should be formed too and its members should be made responsible for the execution of DV Act on the ground. Others present on the occasion were Devendra Rautela, Sweta Badani, S Budhani and others.