Jharkhand is not safe for women; crime against the fair sex is on the rise. Since the creation of the State, more than 14,000 rape cases were reported in different police stations across the State. Steel city Jamshedpur tops the chart in women related crimes followed by Bokaro Steel City and Ranchi,” said Mahua Manjhi, Chairperson of Jharkhand State women commission.
“We are on move to empower women. In a bid to strengthen and empower women a new 'Women policy' would implement is soon to be launched. Its format is ready and waiting for Government's nod,” said Manjhi. Adding she said “this policy will be very helpful, it will provide special rights and social security to women”. Manjhi also stressed on the need to aware women towards their rights. For the inclusive development of women its' essential that women should get employed. At least 47 cases filed with women commission were settled and forwarded to their appropriate authorities.