Universalisation of Women Helpline approved this year with a total project cost of 69.49 crore
The Scheme for Universalisation of Women Helpline has been recently approved i.e. on 19th February, 2015 with a total project cost Rs. 69.49 crore for implementation through States/UTs from 1st April 2015. The scheme envisages to provide 24 hour emergency and non-emergency response to all women affected by violence both in public and private sphere, including in the family, community, workplace etc. This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in a written reply to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha today.
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