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Umbrella Scheme On “Safety of Women” : Continuation

Kumari Sonali

Umbrella Scheme On “Safety of Women” : Continuation

The Union Cabinet approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) for the continuation of the implementation of the Umbrella Scheme on ‘Safety of Women’ for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.

  • A portion will be financed by the MHA from its budget, while the remaining will be sourced from the Nirbhaya Fund.
  • The Government of India has proposed to continue the following projects under the Umbrella Scheme for “Safety of Women”:
    • 112 Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 2.0
    • Upgradation of Central Forensic Sciences laboratories, including setting up of National Forensic Data Centre
    • Strengthening of DNA Analysis, Cyber Forensic capacities in State Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs)
    • Cyber Crime Prevention Against Women and Children
    • Capacity building and training of investigators and prosecutors in handling sexual assault cases against women and children
    • Women Help Desk & Anti-human Trafficking Units.

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