The Centre has initiated the process of formulating comprehensive 'safe-city' plans for women in eight metropolitan cities of the country. <br/><br/>The plan will be implemented in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Hyderabad. <br/><br/>An official release said, a Steering Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba. <br/><br/>During the meeting, a comprehensive review was undertaken to gaugue the progress and examine steps taken by the police and civil administration for women's safety. <br/><br/>It was decided that the police and municipal corporations of these metropolitan cities will frame a plan of action. <br/><br/>The plan will be forwarded by the respective State Level Committee headed by the Chief Secretary of the state. <br/><br/>The plan of action, to be submitted within a month, will be assessed by the Steering Committee headed by the Home Secretary, which will make suitable recommendations.<br/><br/>The release said, other issues discussed during the meeting include, 33 per cent reservation for women in police, installation of CCTV cameras, emergency response system. <br/><br/>Besides, issues like police verified public transport, prevention of cyber crime and crime-prone areas were also discussed. The use of social media platforms for women's safety was also emphasised during the meeting.
News On AIR | November 23, 2017 7:47 AM
Centre initiates 'safe-city' plan for women in 8 metro cities