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News18
2 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Over 3.25 lakh child abuse cases disposed of by fast-track courts: Centre
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) A total of more than 3.25 lakh cases have been disposed of by 746 fast-track special courts — including 405 exclusive POCSO courts — operational across 30 states and Union territories, the Women and Child Development Ministry said on Friday. The fast-track special courts (FTSCs) have been formed to expedite trials in cases of rape and child sexual abuse, the ministry informed Lok Sabha in a written response on Friday. These courts have disposed of more than 3.25 lakh cases as of April 30, 2025, the ministry said. Uttar Pradesh leads with nearly 90,000 disposals, followed by Madhya Pradesh with over 31,000 and Kerala with over 25,000 cases, according to data shared by Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur. In response to another question, Thakur said 2 lakh Anganwadi centres have been approved to be upgraded as 'Saksham Anganwadis' for improved nutrition delivery and imparting early childhood care and education. 'To ensure that the police stations are more women friendly and approachable, as they would be the first and single point of contact for any woman walking into a police station, 14,658 women help desks (WHDs) have been set up, of which 13,743 are headed by woman police officers," she said in response to another question. To provide help and support to needy women and women in distress, an Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112) has been established in all the 36 states and UTs for various emergencies, with computer aided dispatch of field/ police resources, Thakur said. 'Since its launch, more than 43 crore calls have been handled so far. In addition to ERSS, a fully-functional dedicated women helpline (WHL-181) is operational in 35 states/UTs except West Bengal. The WHL has also been integrated with ERSS. So far, the women helplines have handled over 2.10 crore calls and assisted over 84.43 lakh women," the minister said in another written response. PTI UZM ARI view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 14:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Over 200 women in Maharashtra's Beed underwent hysterectomies between 2022-25: Centre
New Delhi, More than 200 women in Maharashtra's Beed district have undergone hysterectomy surgeries in the last three years, with the Centre attributing the procedures to medical necessity and affirming that they were carried out under strict state supervision. Over 200 women in Maharashtra's Beed underwent hysterectomies between 2022-25: Centre A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur acknowledged media and research reports suggesting that some women sugarcane workers, particularly in Beed, have undergone hysterectomies. The reports raised concerns that menstruation-related challenges during harvesting may be influencing such decisions. While clarifying that health is a state subject, Thakur said the Maharashtra government has assured the Centre that all hysterectomy procedures in the district are performed only after mandatory pre-approval by the district civil surgeon and the medical superintendent of the respective area. "Surgeries are allowed only after a detailed gynaecological examination and clinical justification, such as uterine fibroids or abnormal bleeding," the minister said in a written response. According to the government, a total of 211 hysterectomies were carried out in Beed from 2022 to March 2025. These included 49 surgeries in 2022, 89 in 2023, 55 in 2024, and 18 up to March 2025. In response to concerns over economic coercion and labour rights, the state government has implemented several initiatives, including biannual health check-ups for migrant sugarcane workers and awareness campaigns on reproductive health and the risks of unnecessary hysterectomies. "The government of Maharashtra has regularly conducted health rights awareness campaigns at village and PHC levels to educate women on reproductive health, risks of unnecessary hysterectomy surgeries, menstrual hygiene and family planning methods," the minister said, adding that screenings for anaemia, reproductive tract infections, and cervical cancer have been included in the outreach. Responding to another question, Thakur said women helplines are operational in 35 states and Union Territories and are also integrated with the Emergency Response Support System ERSS-112. "Government of West Bengal is not implementing Women Helpline. Through WHL, over 88.24 lakh women have been assisted across the country since the inception i.e. 01.04.2015 till 31.05.2025," Thakur said. In another response, she said as of date, 843 one-stop centres are operational in the country, including 55 in Maharashtra. "Since inception, i.e. 1st April, 2015 up to 30th June, 2025, over 11.94 lakh women have been assisted in the country including Maharashtra," she said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India Gazette
10-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Long-pending water issues discussed in 27th Eastern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Amit Shah
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): The 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Thursday witnessed discussions on several long-pending and complex inter-state prominent issues involving disputes related to Jharkhand's Masanjore Dam and Bihar's Taiyabpur Barrage and Indrapuri Reservoir. These water-sharing and infrastructure matters have remained unresolved for years and were brought to the table in an effort to promote cooperation and find mutually agreeable solutions among the eastern states. The Eastern Zonal Council comprises Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal, serving as a platform to address regional concerns through mediation with the Centre. Along with this, issues related to division of assets and liabilities of many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) between Bihar and Jharkhand states, which were pending since the time of division of Bihar, were also discussed in detail and decisive steps were taken with mutual consent towards their resolution, a Home Ministry statement mentioned. The 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council also addressed a wide range of national issues. These include implementation of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSC) for speedy trial and speedy disposal of rape cases against women and children, brick-and-mortar banking facility within the designated radius of each village, implementation of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112) and various issues of common interest at the regional level including nutrition, education, health, power, urban planning and strengthening of cooperative systems. Addressing the meeting, the Home Minister said that 'Eastern states should make more efforts towards early implementation of three new criminal laws.' He said that 'more work also needs to be done in the matter of narcotics in these states, for which district-level NCORD meetings should be held regularly.' Shah also said that the 'four states of the eastern region should go beyond the traditional and structural framework in the field of skill training and prepare courses as per the need.' The meeting was attended by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and Chandrima Bhattacharya, West Bengal Finance Minister. Chief Secretaries and other senior officials of the member states and senior officials of the Central Government also participated in the meeting. The meeting was organised by the Inter-State Council Secretariat under the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Government of Jharkhand. In his address, the Home Minister further said that in Operation Sindoor, our forces have made the whole world experience their valour, precision and bravery, and for their courage and valour, the Eastern Zonal Council unanimously passed a thanksgiving resolution for the bravery of the forces. He said that from 2014 to 2025, the pace of organising these meetings has increased, and they have become more productive. Union Home Minister also said that the Zonal Councils were conceived with the objective of making them a strong foundation of cooperative federalism. He said that the Zonal Councils have now become an actionable platform from an advisory one, and through these, we have been successful in resolving issues between the Centre and the states and among the states to a large extent. Shah said between 2004 and 2014, a total of 25 zonal council meetings were held, while between 2014 and 2025, this number reached 63, more than double. He said that we have moved forward from an average of two to three meetings per year to holding on average six meetings per year. Shah said that a total of 1,580 issues were discussed in these meetings, out of which 1287, i.e. 83 per cent, issues have been resolved, which is a matter of great satisfaction for all of us. He said that the resolution of 83 per cent of issues in the meetings of zonal councils in the Modi government shows the significance of these meetings. Five Zonal Councils were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. Union Home Minister is the Chairman of the five Zonal Councils, and the Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, Administrators of the Member States, Union Territories are its members, of whom the Chief Minister of one State from the Member States is the Vice-Chairman by rotation every year. The Governor nominates two Ministers from each Member State as members of the Council. Each Zonal Council has also constituted a Standing Committee at the level of Chief Secretaries. The issues proposed by the states are first placed for discussion before the Standing Committee of the respective Zonal Council. After consideration in the Standing Committee, the remaining issues are placed for consideration in the meeting of the Zonal Council. (ANI)
India Gazette
25-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Transformative opportunity": Chhattisgarh CM lauds decision to hold next Central Zonal Council meet in Bastar
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 25 (ANI): Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday lauded the decision to hold the next meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Chhattisgarh's Bastar. The decision to hold the next meeting in Bastar was announced during the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council held in Varanasi on Tuesday, where it was decided that the next session of the Council will take place in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. Welcoming the move, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai remarked that the decision to hold the Council meeting in Bastar is not only a matter of immense pride for the region but also a 'transformative opportunity'. With the unwavering support of the Central Government, Bastar is set to redefine its identity, not as a land of conflict, but as a land of possibilities and progress, he added. Officials expressed hope that by the time the next Council convenes, Bastar would have witnessed decisive progress in the ongoing efforts to eliminate Left-Wing Extremism. With this forward-looking approach, the region is being envisioned as a future model of peace, resilience, and inclusive growth, as per a statement. Meanwhile, a total of 19 issues were discussed in the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. These issues included several matters of national importance, the implementation of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) for the speedy investigation and prompt disposal of rape cases against women and children, provision of brick-and-mortar banking facilities within the designated radius of every village, and implementation of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement. In the meeting, the Home Minister suggested that 'all states of the Zonal Council should ensure the eradication of child malnutrition, bring the dropout ratio down to zero, and strengthen the cooperative sector.' The Home Minister also urged the member states to increase the income of Gram Panchayats and to formulate rules for this purpose. He said that enhancing the income of Panchayats would make India's three-tier democratic Panchayati Raj system more effective The meeting was attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Senior ministers from the member states, the Union Home Secretary, the Secretary of the Inter-State Council Secretariat, Chief Secretaries of the member states, and other senior officials from the states and central ministries and departments also participated in the meeting. (ANI)
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Compared to UPA, Modi govt has 83% success rate in zonal councils: Shah
1 2 Varanasi: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took a jibe at the Congress-led UPA govt by saying that compared to 2004-14 (when UPA was in office), about 83% of the issues discussed in zonal council meetings between 2014-25 have been resolved, which is an encouraging sign. Making this observation while chairing the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi which was attended by CM Yogi Adityanath and his counterparts — Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand, Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh, and Vishnu Deo Sai of Chhattisgarh, the Union home minister also called upon the memer states to eradicate child malnutrition, reduce the school dropout ratio to zero and strengthen cooperatives. "Between 2004 and 2014, only 11 meetings of the zonal councils and 14 meetings of the standing committees of the zonal councils were held. Compared to it, 28 zonal council meetings and 33 standing committee meetings were held between 2014 and 2025 — marking a twofold increase," said the home minister. You Can Also Check: Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow As many as 1,287 issues were resolved in these meetings so far, which is both historic and encouraging, said Shah. Shah urged the member states to increase the income of gram panchayats and formulate rules for this purpose. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo He said that enhancing the income of panchayats would make India's three-tier democratic Panchayati Raj system more effective. Earlier, Shah moved a resolution to commend the strong willpower of PM Narendra Modi and the valour of the Indian armed forces, which was unanimously approved by the CZC. Shah said the member states of the CZC have a crucial role to play in achieving the PM's goal of building a developed India by 2047. He said CZC is the only zonal council where no issue or dispute exists between member states, and this is a significant achievement. A total of 19 issues were discussed in the Tuesday meeting, including matters of national importance. These included the implementation of Fast Track Special Courts for the speedy investigation and prompt disposal of rape cases against women and children, provision of brick-and-mortar banking facilities within the designated radius of every village, and implementation of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112), among other key issues. Guided by Modi's vision to leverage cooperative and competitive federalism for the all-round development of the country, the zonal councils provide a structured mechanism for dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or the Centre and states, and through this, serve as an important platform to enhance mutual cooperation. Zonal councils provide a structured mechanism for dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or between the Centre and states. They serve as an important platform to foster cooperation. The aim of the meeting was to strengthen inter-state coordination and promote cooperative federalism. The last meeting of the council was held in Oct 2023 in Uttarakhand. Senior ministers from the member states, Union home secretary, secretary of the inter-state council secretariat, chief secretaries were present in the meeting.
