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The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BRS to begin its preparedness for local bodies' polls with constituency-level meetings
HYDERABAD The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has decided to hold constituency-level meetings for key workers this week as part of preparing the party for the forthcoming local bodies' elections. Working president K.T. Rama Rao said the meetings are aimed at exposing the betrayal of the Congress government over the last 20 months. Asking the party leaders to focus on the Congress government's failures, including betrayals against farmers and other sections of the society, he said the meetings must discuss collapse of governance due to the incompetence of the Revanth Reddy-led government. He told the party ranks to prepare for local bodies' elections, likely to be held soon in the light of court orders, rigorously. He tasked the district presidents of the party with coordinating the meetings in every constituency. The meetings would see participation of the party sitting and former MLAs, MLCs, MPs, ZP Chairpersons, former corporation chairpersons, and senior State committee members. He wanted the meeting to highlight the government's neglect of farmers, including the non-implementation of the Rythu Bandhu/Bharosa scheme and its failure to address shortage of urea and seed. He criticized the government's inaction on irrigation and power supply issues, affecting farmers over the past 20 months. Asking the party ranks to educate/inform people about the Congress government's lack of sincerity in implementing the promised 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) and its deceptive attempts to push it with the help of an ordinance and also on the promise to enhance social security pension amount to various categories of beneficiaries. He also told party workers to remind people about the BRS' sustained public agitations and protests on the unkept promises over the past 20 months.
India Gazette
12-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We want women to have trust in police": DIG Shridhar Patil on 'BHAROSA' initiative in Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban (DKR) range, Shridhar Patil, on Saturday said the BHAROSA initiative is aimed at building trust between women and the police. Speaking to ANI, DIG Patil explained that the program includes specially trained female officers posted at every police station to provide support and counselling, especially for victims of harassment and adolescents facing mental health challenges. 'The government is sensitive regarding women's security. The Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban area is very remote, and women here are reluctant to come forward with their complaints. To resolve this, we took an initiative and named it 'Bharosa' because we want women to have trust and confidence in the police...' he said. 'We trained a special segment of female police officers to address women in this area... We want women to act as a symbol of confidence for women around them. If they face any harassment at home or in the workplace, women must approach their nearest police station or dial the police helpline. A woman officer is posted in each police station... A lot of adolescents step towards committing suicide, but they must instead reach out to the nearest officer; they will be provided with counselling,' he added. Police Sub-Inspector Tania Sharma highlighted that the Jammu and Kashmir Police's 'BHAROSA' initiative is also focused on educating women about their legal rights and breaking the stigma that visiting a police station is harmful. 'This initiative has been by DIG DKR range... Women must be aware of the criminal laws and how BNS and other laws sensitise their voice... Women have a myth that it will not be good if they go to the police station, and we must break this myth... A lot of things have been launched by the government, like the government and the National Commission for Women,' Sharma said. In a landmark move to strengthen women's safety and public confidence in policing, the Jammu and Kashmir Police launched the BHAROSA initiative in the DKR Range on Wednesday, under DIG Shridhar Patil. The comprehensive programme is aimed at addressing the under-reporting of crimes and enhancing awareness of women's rights, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. According to an official release, a three-day capacity-building programme was held in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, which trained 95 women police personnel in gender sensitisation, effective complaint handling, and community engagement strategies. As part of its extensive outreach efforts, 94 awareness programmes have been conducted, benefiting over 4,400 individuals, said the release. The release highlighted that response mechanisms have been strengthened through the 24x7 Women Helpline (112), the JK Police eCOP app, and rapid response teams. On the empowerment front, more than 4,700 people have benefited from cyber awareness and legal aid initiatives. In a significant step, police officials are also reaching remote areas to educate people, especially women, about their legal rights, delivering awareness directly at their doorsteps, added the release. The initiative has led to a notable increase in crime reporting, improved public trust in police services, and the adoption of advanced technology, including AI-powered surveillance and GPS-enabled patrols. It has also ushered in critical reforms, including digitised FIR systems, an e-FIR facility, SOPs for crimes against women, and the enforcement of the POSH Act, which have further added. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
J&K Police's ‘Bharosa' initiative for women safety & empowerment yielding positive results: Officials
In a landmark move to strengthen women's safety and public confidence in policing, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched Bharosa—a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the under-reporting of crimes and enhancing awareness of women's rights, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Police officials educating people in Jammu on Thursday. (HT Photo) DIG of Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban (DKR) range, Shridhar Patil, has launched the initiative structured around the three pillars of prevention, response, and empowerment. 'The initiative has already shown measurable impact on the ground,' said a senior police officer. The DIG informed that a three-day capacity-building programme, held in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, trained 95 women police personnel in gender sensitisation, effective complaint handling, and community engagement strategies. 'As part of its extensive outreach efforts, 94 awareness programmes have been conducted, benefiting over 4,400 individuals. Response mechanisms have been strengthened through the 24x7 women helpline (112), J&K Police eCOP app, and rapid response teams. On the empowerment front, more than 4,700 people have gained that from cyber awareness and legal aid initiatives,' the officer further said. The officials also informed that the initiative was launched last year in June in the Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range. Police officials are also reaching remote areas to educate people. The initiative has led to a notable increase in crime reporting, improved public trust in police services, and the adoption of advanced technology, including AI-powered surveillance and GPS-enabled patrols. It has also ushered in critical reforms such as digitised FIR systems, e-FIR facility, SOPs for crimes against women, and the enforcement of the POSH Act.
The Print
09-07-2025
- The Print
J-K Police launches initiative for women's safety, empowerment in Chenab valley region
He said a three-day capacity-building programme, held in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, trained 95 women police personnel in gender sensitization, effective complaint handling, and community engagement strategies. Structured around the three pillars of prevention, response, and empowerment, the initiative under the leadership of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban (DKR) Range, Shridhar Patil has already shown measurable impact on the ground, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, a police spokesperson said. Jammu, Jul 9 (PTI) In a move to strengthen women's safety and public confidence in policing, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has launched 'Bharosa' – a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the under-reporting of crimes and enhancing awareness of women's rights in Chenab valley region, an official said. As part of its extensive outreach efforts, 94 awareness programmes have been conducted, benefiting over 4,400 individuals, the spokesperson said. He said the response mechanisms have been strengthened through the 24×7 Women Helpline (112), JK Police eCOP app, and rapid response teams. On the empowerment front, more than 4,700 people have gained from cyber awareness and legal aid initiatives, he said. In a significant step, the spokesperson said police officials are also reaching remote areas to educate people, especially women, about their legal rights, delivering awareness directly at their doorsteps. The initiative has led to a notable increase in crime reporting, improved public trust in police services, and the adoption of advanced technology, including AI-powered surveillance and GPS-enabled patrols, the spokesperson said. He said it has also ushered in critical reforms such as digitized FIR systems, e-FIR facility, Standard Operating Procedures for crimes against women, and the enforcement of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act. 'Bharosa' is a result of collaborative efforts among law enforcement, civil society, government agencies, educational institutions, and local communities, and reflects the Police's steadfast commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive, and just environment for women across the region. PTI TAS NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Today
06-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
KTR accepts Revanth Reddy's challenge to debate on Telangana farmers' issues
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao has accepted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's challenge for a public debate on farmers' issues. Rao, popularly known as KTR, said he was ready to confront the Chief Minister anywhere, anytime and dared him to fix the date, time and came after Reddy demanded KTR to have a debate with him on farmers' aim at Reddy, KTR alleged the Chief Minister lacked basic knowledge about agriculture and governance. "I am giving him 72 hours to prepare so that he doesn't end up embarrassing himself by mistaking a basin for a vegetable. This is for his own good," KTR remarked sarcastically while speaking to reporters. Asserting he was ready for the debate, KTR offered to meet at any location chosen by the Chief Minister - whether in Reddy's own constituency of Kodangal, his native village Kondareddypally, or even at the Ambedkar statue or Somajiguda Press Club in Hyderabad. "This is not about mudslinging. Let's put the facts out there. Let's see who really worked for Telangana's farmers," he accused Reddy of betraying Telangana by diverting the state's water to Andhra Pradesh, and claimed that the Chief Minister was acting under the influence of TDP chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. "Revanth has turned Telangana into an ATM for the Congress high command. He's running a puppet government, not a people's one," he what he called the success of the BRS regime, KTR said that agriculture in Telangana had been transformed into a celebration under K Chandrasekhar Rao's regime. He credited the BRS with initiatives like Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima, Mission Kakatiya and large-scale irrigation projects that, according to him, turned the state into the top paddy producer in the said during the Covid-19 crisis, the BRS set up thousands of procurement centres to ensure that not a single grain went to waste during its rule."Who brought Godavari water into the dry lands of Telangana? Who revived rivers like Kudelii, Haldi and Manjeera? Who stopped farmer suicides and tackled the fluoride crisis? It was KCR, not the Congress," he further accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its promises, citing the non-payment of farm loan waivers, pensions and crop support schemes. 'Where is the Rs 15,000 per acre support you promised? Where is the Rs 4,000 pension? What happened to the Rs 2,500 allowance for women, free scooters or the 2 lakh jobs?' he asked."The only people happy today are Revanth and his coterie, looting like the Dandupalya gang. Auto drivers, farmers, young people, the elderly, women - none of them are satisfied. Dalits won't vote for a non-functional Dalit Bandhu scheme. Unemployed people won't vote for jobs that never came. Farmers won't vote for a Bharosa scheme that's still pending," he to KTR, every major welfare promise made by the Congress had been either been broken or delayed. "Farmers were promised support for three crops - they haven't even supported one fully. While KCR gave Rs 10,000 per acre on time, Revanth gave just one installment and threw a party," he Reddy's administration a "classic Congress drama", KTR said, 'When Congress talks about farmer welfare, it's like ghosts quoting scriptures. This government is an insult to democracy, just like the Indiramma era when people were jailed during the Emergency.'KTR reminded that even the Centre had acknowledged in Parliament that the BRS stopped farmer suicides and ended the fluoride crisis in Telangana. "Those who can't understand facts are called fools. Those who knowingly deny them are called Revanth Reddy. The truth is known to every villager, every field in Telangana,' he said.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Telangana#Bharat Rashtra Samithi#Indian National Congress
