Question Q.8GS2GS2
Throw light on the legal frameworks that are in place to ensure women's safety in India. What further steps are needed to enhance their safety and well-being?
Main Body
Recent R.G.Kar medical college case has brought legal framework for women in limelight. Legal frameworks to ensure women's safety in India: 1) Vishakha Guidelines in Bhanumati devi case for workplace safety 2) Based on above, PoSH (Prevention of sexual Harassment) act was enacted 3) Domestic Violence act 2005 4) Dowry Prohibition act - to ban the evil practice of dowry
5Ban female foeticide/infanticide under provision of BNS 6) Separate chapter for women under BNS 2023 7) PCPNDT act - no diagnosis of foetus sex not allowed 8) Fast track courts 9) Nirbhaya Fund Further steps needed for safety/well being: 1) Martial arts training to women 2) Ensure functioning of existing framework by ICC under PoSH not established 3) Gender-sensitive curriculum 4) Good-touch Bad-touch training of women 50% of population, if serious safe can make 200% contribution
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Conclusion
50% of population, if serious safe can make 200% contribution
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Topper
NISHCHAL JAIN
AIR 1192025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions
Women's Social Capital
Women's Social Capital
Writing Stats
147
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone