<br/><br/>The Ministry of Women and Child Development has proposed the setting up of a Women's Entrepreneurship Council for taking up with the government the problems faced by business women. The Council, modelled on the lines of chambers of commerce, will seek to resolve issues through policy changes. Addressing a function Women and Child Development Minister Ms Maneka Gandhi said, a note to this effect will be sent to the Union Cabinet for approval soon. Ms. Gandhi said that in order to eliminate begging by children, her Ministry has decided to come down heavily on those indulging in and promoting the social evil. To this end, an Anti-Trafficking Bill is to be posed for Parliamentary approval shortly.<br/>'<br/>She said that her Ministry is also working on an App to curb harassment to women in any form. The App, named – Shouting App would allow the victim to reach out to 10 people near her to keep the perpetrators at bay before the arrival of the police. The App is expected to be functional by this month end.<br/>'''<br/>
News On AIR | March 3, 2017 5:06 PM
WCD to set up Women's Entrepreneurship Council