8 women-oriented initiatives launched in Jalandhar

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, March 8

While Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh announced a slew of schemes for women at the state-level, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Monday launched eight women-oriented initiatives in Jalandhar to mark International Women’s Day at the District Administrative Complex (DAC).

Participating in the virtual launch, the DC said these announcements and schemes would further pave way for women empowerment in the state. He said these schemes include setting up of special Saanjh Shakti police helpdesk at all 382 police stations in the state besides the initiation of 181 women helpline.

The DC further mentioned that the state government on the eve of International Women’s Day also announced free bus travelling for women in government transport. Earlier, the CM-led state government has also implemented 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs besides 50 per cent reservation in elections to the local bodies. He said these multiple efforts would usher in a new era of women empowerment in the state besides ensuring round the clock safety and security to women. He further added that a hostel for working women was also coming up soon, which would provide PG-like facilities to working women.

Meanwhile, the DC handed over cash prizes to the winners of the `Dadi di Laadli’ campaign who had participated in a video-making competition about their relationships with their grandmothers. The first prize was worth Rs10,000, second prize of Rs5,000, third prize of Rs2,100, and 10 consolation prizes worth Rs1100. He also released a short movie based on the love and affection between a grandmother and granddaughter. District Programme Officer GS Randhawa, Child Protection Officer Amneet Kaur, and the parents of the winners were also present on the occasion.