CM Rekha outlines roadmap to strengthen women’s safety
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday outlined a multi-pronged roadmap to strengthen women’s safety, economic empowerment, and leadership.
She announced fast-track courts, large-scale installation of surveillance cameras, and smart lighting as key measures to make the capital safer for women.
The Chief Minister addressed the inaugural session of ‘Shakti Samvad: A Two-Day Capacity Building and Training Programme’ organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) at Bharat Mandapam. The Chief Minister said the focus has shifted from women’s empowerment to women-led governance.
Speaking as the chief guest, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said Delhi would be made safer through the creation of fast-track special courts, the installation of 10,000 state-of-the-art cameras, and one lakh smart, sensor-based LED lights across the city.
Approval has already been granted for 53 new judicial posts, she said, paving the way for faster justice delivery in cases involving women.
“’Shakti Samvad’ is not just a theme but a platform where dialogue and collective strength shape the future of women,” the Chief Minister said, stressing that women’s safety, dignity, and participation in decision-making remain the government’s top priorities. The programme was attended by National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development B Radhika Chakravarthy, and chairpersons, members, and officers of State Women’s Commissions from across the country.
Highlighting steps taken by the Delhi government, the Chief Minister said women have been permitted to work night shifts, subject to strict compliance with safety norms.
To support working mothers, particularly women workers, 500 Palna Kendras (crèches) have been established for childcare, enabling women to pursue employment with greater peace of mind.
On economic empowerment, the Chief Minister announced that women would be eligible for collateral-free loans of up to Rs 10 crore to help them start and expand their own businesses.
