The West Bengal Government has taken effective steps to ensure equal status for women in society. The state Jail and Social Reforms Minister Mr. Biswanath Chowdhury has appealed that non Governmental organizations will also have to take steps in this direction. The Minister was speaking at a programme organised by Bengal National Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Kolkata today. Mr. Chowdhury congratulated such social and non Governmental organizations, who have taken such stapes.