Govt. steps for women’s safety come in for praise
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Women’s panel chief explains initiatives to British Dy High Commissioner
British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming on Monday met Andhra Pradesh Mahila Commission Chairperson Vasireddy Padma and enquired about cyber crime and trafficking in women in the State. Ms. Padma said the Mahila Commission was organising several awareness programmes for women on cyber crime, Disha app, domestic violence, harassment at work spot, dowry harassment and on prevention of trafficking. Director R. Suez said that the Mahila Commission had provided treatment for many poor women, particularly pregnant women, during the pandemic. The commission had made available a helpline, responded to the calls and extended medical aid to the needy women, she explained.More Related News

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