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Hans India
23-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Women's panel chief stresses importance of legal awareness
Nandyal: Andhra Pradesh Women's Commission chairperson Dr Rayapati Shailaja reaffirmed the state government's commitment to women's safety and empowerment during an awareness seminar at the PGRES Hall in Nandyal Collectorate on Tuesday. Highlighting the importance of laws like the POCSO Act, she emphasised the role of One-Stop Centres in supporting victims of abuse. The event, organised by district collector Rajakumari Ganiya, saw participation from officials of women and child welfare, health, and allied departments, along with college students. Dr Shailaja noted that the Women's Commission is actively raising awareness at the grassroots level, particularly among students and minors, to prevent crimes against women. She observed that Nandyal reports fewer complaints compared to other districts, with the commission taking suo motu action in serious cases. Field visits and outreach campaigns are also conducted in areas reporting harassment or exploitation, focusing on mental, physical, and emotional abuse. District collector Rajakumari Ganiya outlined the district administration's efforts to bolster support systems for women and children since Nandyal's formation as a new district. Initiatives include setting up of child care homes, District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), and One-Stop Centres. She reported a significant decline in child malnourishment due to field interventions and ongoing efforts to curb child marriages and adolescent pregnancies through inter-departmental awareness and legal enforcement. Additional SP Jawali said the police department is committed to women's safety, urging students to stay vigilant against cybercrime and utilise tools like the Shakti app. He encouraged reporting harassment through women's help desks available at all police stations. The event featured a photo exhibition by the ICDS department, showcasing government welfare initiatives. Commission members, ICDS officials, students, and representatives from related departments attended.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Rayapati Shailaja assumes charge as Chairperson of Andhra Pradesh State Women's Commission
TDP leader Rayapati Shailaja took charge as the Chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh State Women's Commission at the Commission's office in Mangalagiri on Monday. She was sworn-in, in the presence of senior officials, with a traditional puja led by Vedic scholars. Addressing the media following the ceremony, Dr. Shailaja affirmed her commitment to women's empowerment and pledged to work tirelessly to prevent various forms of violence and atrocities against women. She said the Commission would take swift action on pending cases and, if necessary, escalate serious issues to the National Commission for Women to ensure justice for victims. Highlighting the increasing misuse of social media platforms, she warned that stringent action would be taken against anyone posting obscene or abusive content targeting women. She also announced plans to launch a new website to enable women to directly report incidents and seek assistance from the Commission. Dr. Shailaja expressed her gratitude to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Minister for IT Nara Lokesh, Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, and other leaders for entrusting her with this responsibility. She emphasized her commitment to working in a non-partisan manner and ensuring speedy justice to all women in need. She was congratulated on the occasion by former MLC Rayapati Srinivas, Bhashyam Educational Institutions Chairman Bhashyam Ramakrishna, industrialist and educationist Rayapati Gopalakrishna, Ramesh Babu of Ramesh Hospitals, family members, well-wishers, and supporters.
