There are functional help desks for women in total 10425 police stations: Ministry of Women and Child Development. India News – Times of India

New Delhi: Latest data shows that women help desks have become operational in 10,425 police stations across states. According to officials, of the total number of police stations in the country at around 20,500, around 50% now have functional help desks. Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Project to set up help desks in all police stations under Nirbhaya Fund Last week, the officers were reviewed in the meeting of the Empowered Committee. Another important project aimed at tackling the problem of human trafficking shows the progress that 666 anti-human trafficking units have been set up in the districts.
Sharing an update on forensic science laboratories to remove the delay in testing of samples and strengthen the analysis of evidence, a WCD ministry official shared that the Empowered Committee of Officers (EC) has evaluated and recommended the proposal. is of home Ministry To strengthen the DNA analysis, cyber forensics and related facilities at Forensic Science Labs (FSL) in Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat And Nagaland.
The estimated cost of this project is Rs 17.31 crore. If these four are included, FSLs in 24 States/UTs of the country are covered with funding from to strengthen DNA analysis Nirbhaya The Treasury Officer said that considering the importance of forensics, about Rs 306 crore is being spent on this sector. He further shared that the goal is to have one such facility in every state and union territory and even establish two, where the need is felt.
He further said that the special rape test kits which used to be imported earlier are now being provided by domestic manufacturers for Rs 1,100. He said that this kit is four to five times cheaper than the imported kit.

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