Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has called for collective work to root out from the society certain depravities against women. Referring to gang rape incident in Delhi last December and the recent brutal assault on a little child, Dr Singh stressed on the need for vast improvements in areas related to safety, security and status of women in the country.

Inaugurating the 8th Civil Services Day in New Delhi today the Prime Minister said that civil servants as leaders in the government have a greater responsibility to contribute to the social and economic empowerment of women. Dr Singh said that government has moved with speed in strengthening the law to deal more effectively with offences against women.