Question: Which state Chief Minister recently announced the formation of ‘Durgashakti Vahini Special Force’ and the School Transportation Security Scheme for the protection of women in the state?
(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Haryana
(d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On April 16th, 2018, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced the formation of ‘Durgashakti Vahini Special Force’ in the state to protect women.
- The purpose of its formation is to impose quick curb on crimes committed against women.
- This announcement was made by the Chief Minister on the occasion of launching ‘Jaagriti’ project prepared to remove gender inequality in Jhajjar.
- On this occasion the Chief Minister also announced the Chatra Parivahan Suraksha Yojana.
- Under this scheme, girls will be provided free transport services to the educational institutions in the state.
- Nodal officers will be appointed in the educational institutions under the scheme, to whom girl students will place demands regarding transport related requirement.
- The main purpose of the Jaagriti Project is that daughters should feel safe in public places, workplaces and commuters.
- The Chief Minister also unveiled the Women Security Survey Report of Jaagriti Project.
Reference:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/haryana-cm-announces-setting-up-of-durgashakti-vahini-for-safety-of-women/articleshow/63788619.cms
http://www.eenaduindia.com/states/north/haryana/othersinharyana/2018/04/17071349/Special-force-to-be-launched-in-Hry-to-check-crime.vpf
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/special-force-to-be-launched-in-hry-to-check-crime-against-women-118041601287_1.html
https://www.governmentschemesindia.in/haryana-chhatra-parivahan-suraksha-yojana/