Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Aruna Chaudhary on Monday said that the posts of professional counselors should be filled in Women Cells throughout the State.
Chaudhary, chairing a meeting with Punjab State Women Commission members, said that she will write a letter to the state Director General of Police (DGP) to fill these posts at utmost urgency and also called a report in 15 days in this regard.
Terming this matter critical, she also called a status report pertaining to filled and vacant posts of counselors in Women Cells.Stressing upon the need to provide respite to senior citizens in this pandemic era, Chaudhary said that the District Social Security Officers (DSSOs) and Child Development and Program Officers (CDPOs) should be held responsible to provide the benefits of social welfare schemes to senior citizens.
She also insisted a sensitization drive regarding public welfare schemes throughout the State and seminars will be conducted at district levels in first phase. She also reviewed various programs and activities of the commission.
Prior to this, Punjab State Women Commission chairman Manisha Gulati raised the issue about the dire need of professional counselors in Women Cells. She also informed about various cases and action taken by the Commission to safeguards the interests of women.