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Many Central forces are functioning without regular chiefs, which could impact their efficiency
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The CRPF team leaves after a Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi on January 6, 2021.
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Many Central forces are functioning without regular chiefs, which could impact their efficiency
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), with a strength of 3.5 lakh, is headless following the previous incumbent Dr. A.P. Maheshwari’s superannuation on February 28, 2021. The Special Director General, Kuldiep Singh, is holding charge until a regular officer is appointed.
Saddled with additional duties
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been without a head since February 3 when R.K. Shukla retired on completion of his two-year term. Until a Director is selected after due procedure and clearance by a committee headed by the Prime Minister, the Additional Director, Praveen Sinha, will hold the fort. Common Cause, an NGO, has
Later, in a statement, the home ministry said to enhance safety and security of women in the country, it has taken several initiatives which are funded by the Nirbhaya Fund.
A separate women safety division has also been set up in the home ministry to sensitise states and UTs on women safety related issues including timely completion of investigation of sexual assault cases, it said.
“The government has sanctioned Rs 200 crore to states and UTs to set up Women Help Desks in police stations, and to set up or strengthen Anti Human Trafficking Units in all districts of the country as also on vulnerable borders,” the statement said.
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March 08, 2021 16:56 IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also said that women empowerment has always been the focal point of the policies of the Narendra Modi government.
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Representative Image: The home ministry said the projects funded by Nirbhaya Fund are also being fast-tracked by it to enhance the safety and security of women.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah also said that women empowerment has always been the focal point of the policies of the Narendra Modi government. The Union home ministry on Monday said ₹ 200 crore has been sanctioned to states and union territories (UTs) to set up women help desks in police stations and to strengthen anti-human trafficking units in all districts of the country.
India News: NEW DELHI: The Union home ministry on Monday said Rs 200 crore has been sanctioned to states and union territories (UTs) to set up women help desks in.