Mulugu Selected Under Nirbhaya Fund for Women’s and Girls’ Safety
Pilot project to focus on safe public spaces, better infrastructure and empowerment; Collector Hemanth Sahadeva Rao attends review meeting in Delhi
Mulugu:Mulugu district has been selected under the Nirbhaya Fund for a pilot project aimed at improving the safety, protection and empowerment of women and girls through the development of safer public spaces and better infrastructure.
District collector Borkhada Hemanth Sahadeva Rao attended a review meeting organised by the Union ministry of women and child development in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss the implementation and action plan for the project.
The meeting reviewed measures to be taken for women’s and girls’ safety, infrastructure development and coordination among various government departments. The project aims to provide safer public spaces, improve facilities to meet women’s needs, create awareness about safety and promote their social and economic empowerment.
Proposals such as ‘Nirbhaya Sadan’ will also be examined to provide a platform for women employees and those working in the unorganised sector to discuss their problems, development plans, achievements and future initiatives.
The district administration will work in coordination with the concerned departments to ensure effective implementation of the project and create a safer environment for women and girls.
District welfare officer E.P. Premalatha also participated in the meeting.
