<p>The National Commission for Women (NCW) has set an ambitious target of eliminating child marriage across India by 2030, with an interim goal of reducing its incidence by 10 per cent by 2026, NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said on Thursday (Jul 30)</p><p>Speaking at a press conference during her visit to Tripura, Rahatkar said the commission was working with state governments to accelerate efforts against child marriage, particularly in states where the practice remains widespread.</p><p>"We have set a target to reduce child marriage to zero by 2030 across the nation and achieve a 10 per cent reduction by 2026 to meet the main target," she said.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyber-police-crackdown-on-obscene-morphed-pm-modi-videos-that-went-viral-during-cjp-led-neet-protests-meta-india-head-named-in-fir-1785462979108"><strong>Meta India head booked as cyber police crack down on 'obscene' morphed PM Modi videos</strong></a></p><h2><strong>India still has child marriage?</strong></h2><p>Yes, though illegal, the practice still exists in India. According to official data, the national average of child marriage in India stands at 23.3 per cent. West Bengal, Bihar and Tripura record some of the country's highest rates, with more than 40 per cent of women in these states married before the age of 18.</p><h2><strong>Focus on trafficking and women's safety</strong></h2><p>Rahatkar, who has been in Tripura since Tuesday, held a series of meetings and awareness programmes on child marriage, girl trafficking, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and women's welfare.</p><p>She said she held discussions with Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha and Special Secretary of Social Education and Social Welfare Tapan Kumar Das to review the state's initiatives for women's empowerment and safety.</p><p>"Today, we had a constructive discussion... on the initiatives taken by the state government for women's welfare," she said.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-charge-foreign-students-100000-for-a-shot-at-a-us-job-heres-why-indian-students-should-be-worried-1785459801701"><strong>Trump to charge foreign students $100,000 for a shot at a US job? Here's why Indian students should be worried</strong></a></p><p>Describing Tripura as a border state vulnerable to cross-border trafficking, Rahatkar said she also met officials of the Border Security Force (BSF) to discuss measures to sensitise personnel and strengthen efforts to prevent the trafficking of girls across the international border.</p><p>Calling child marriage a "serious concern", she said government agencies were working continuously to address the issue in the state.</p>

The National Commission for Women has set a target of eliminating child marriage across India by 2030, with an interim goal of reducing cases by 10% by 2026. The commission says the practice remains a major concern. 

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has set an ambitious target of eliminating child marriage across India by 2030, with an interim goal of reducing its incidence by 10 per cent by 2026, NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said on Thursday (Jul 30) Speaking at a press conference during her visit to Tripura, Rahatkar said the commission was working with state governments to accelerate efforts against child marriage, particularly in states where the practice remains widespread. "We have set a target to reduce child marriage to zero by 2030 across the nation and achieve a 10 per cent reduction by 2026 to meet the main target," she said. Also read | Meta India head booked as cyber police crack down on 'obscene' morphed PM Modi videos India still has child marriage? Yes, though illegal, the practice still exists in India. According to official data, the national average of child marriage in India stands at 23.3 per cent. West Bengal, Bihar and Tripura record some of the country's highest rates, with more than 40 per cent of women in these states married before the age of 18. Focus on trafficking and women's safety Rahatkar, who has been in Tripura since Tuesday, held a series of meetings and awareness programmes on child marriage, girl trafficking, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and women's welfare. She said she held discussions with Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha and Special Secretary of Social Education and Social Welfare Tapan Kumar Das to review the state's initiatives for women's empowerment and safety. "Today, we had a constructive discussion... on the initiatives taken by the state government for women's welfare," she said. Also read | Trump to charge foreign students $100,000 for a shot at a US job? Here's why Indian students should be worried Describing Tripura as a border state vulnerable to cross-border trafficking, Rahatkar said she also met officials of the Border Security Force (BSF) to discuss measures to sensitise personnel and strengthen efforts to prevent the trafficking of girls across the international border. Calling child marriage a "serious concern", she said government agencies were working continuously to address the issue in the state.

<p>The National Commission for Women has set a target of eliminating child marriage across India by 2030, with an interim goal of reducing cases by 10% by 2026. The commission says the practice remains a major concern.&nbsp;</p>

Child marriage still exists in India in 2026? NCW sets 2030 deadline to end it

<p>National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma's tenure ended on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Sharma, 60, assumed the charge of the NCW chairperson on August 7, 2018.</p>

<p>"Today marks the final day of my nine-year tenure as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW). These nine years have been like a roller coaster ride for me. Coming from a humble background to finishing three terms in the NCW is a long way I have walked," she told reporters.</p>

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<p>She has been associated with the NCW as a member since August 2015 and held the additional charge as the chairperson from September 29, 2017, before becoming its chief in 2018.</p>

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<p>Sharma has been a vocal advocate of gender sensitisation of the police personnel since they are the first point of contact for the victims. Sharma courted many controversies in her tenure with the latest one being the alleged non-action in Manipur.</p>

<p>She was also often blamed for not taking action in non-BJP-ruled states but she strongly denied the allegation.&nbsp;</p>

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National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma's tenure ended on Tuesday. Sharma, 60, assumed the charge of the NCW chairperson on August 7, 2018. "Today marks the final day of my nine-year tenure as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW).

National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma's tenure ended on Tuesday. Sharma, 60, assumed the charge of the NCW chairperson on August 7, 2018. "Today marks the final day of my nine-year tenure as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW). These nine years have been like a roller coaster ride for me. Coming from a humble background to finishing three terms in the NCW is a long way I have walked," she told reporters. Watch | S Jaishankar on Bangladesh Crisis: 'Bulk of Indian students have returned' × She has been associated with the NCW as a member since August 2015 and held the additional charge as the chairperson from September 29, 2017, before becoming its chief in 2018. Also read: India advises its citizens to 'exercise caution' amid riots, violent protests in UK Sharma has been a vocal advocate of gender sensitisation of the police personnel since they are the first point of contact for the victims. Sharma courted many controversies in her tenure with the latest one being the alleged non-action in Manipur. She was also often blamed for not taking action in non-BJP-ruled states but she strongly denied the allegation. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>The juxtaposition in the display of emotions by two female officials in north India has divided netizens.</p>

<p>While Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob is being praised for her empathy, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Harjot Kaur Bamhrah is being severely criticised for her "insensitive" response to a school girl's request for free sanitary napkins.</p>

<p>Jacob visited a hospital in Lakhimpur Kheri when a head-on collision between a private bus and a mini-truck claimed 10 lives.</p>

<p>In a video shared by news agency ANI, Jacob can be seen crying and asking the authorities whether a doctor can be called in there instead of referring the patient since the family cannot afford the cost.</p>

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<p>The video has received 1,550 likes and has been retweeted more than 300 times with people lauding Jacob.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, when a teenage girl in Bihar asked &nbsp;Bamhrah why can't the government provide menstruating people with sanitary napkins, she responded by saying that there is no end to demands and eventually people will demand clothes and contraception from the government as well.</p>

<p>She said, “Tomorrow you'll say the government can give jeans too. And why not some beautiful shoes after that? Eventually, you will expect the government to give you family planning methods, and condoms, too.”</p>

<p>Seeking an explanation for her “inappropriate statement”, the National Commission for Women said it has “taken cognisance of the shameful remarks”.</p>

<p>Claiming that the event was reported wrongfully in a deliberate attempt to malign her, &nbsp;Bamhrah said “Some mischievous elements against whom stringent action has been taken by WCDC [women and child development corportaion] for omissions and commission of wrongdoings, having lost at each forum, have now resorted to such low attempts to malign my reputation.”</p>

<p>Nearly 50 per cent of women aged 15-24 years don't have access to sanitary products and use cloth for menstrual protection, according to the country's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) report.</p>

<p>After they begin menstruating in India, period poverty and lack of sanitary napkins drive nearly 23 million girls out of school.</p>

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The juxtaposition in the display of emotions by two female officials in north India has divided netizens. While Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob is being praised for her empathy, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Harjot Kaur Bamhrah is being severely criticised for her "insensitive" response to a school girl's request for free sanitary napkins.

The juxtaposition in the display of emotions by two female officials in north India has divided netizens. While Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob is being praised for her empathy, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Harjot Kaur Bamhrah is being severely criticised for her "insensitive" response to a school girl's request for free sanitary napkins. Jacob visited a hospital in Lakhimpur Kheri when a head-on collision between a private bus and a mini-truck claimed 10 lives. In a video shared by news agency ANI, Jacob can be seen crying and asking the authorities whether a doctor can be called in there instead of referring the patient since the family cannot afford the cost. #WATCH |Lakhimpur Kheri bus-truck collision: Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Dr Roshan Jacob breaks down as she interacts with a mother at a hospital&sees condition of her injured child At least 7 people died&25 hospitalised in the accident; 14 of the injured referred to Lucknow pic.twitter.com/EGBDXrZy2C — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) September 28, 2022 × The video has received 1,550 likes and has been retweeted more than 300 times with people lauding Jacob. Excellent upbringing ...salute to her parents for gifting India such a rare gem ...If India had 10% of IAS like her India would have been in different league ...All the best officer ...We need more and more people like you in the system ...🙏🇮🇳 — RAJIB (@rajib70) September 28, 2022 × 2 faces of Civil Servant. One in UP who wept for the small child and another in Bihar who mocked a girl child suggesting sanitary pads for free. Citizens need to support and promote those who are loving, affectionate and serve the poor. Reject the arrogant ones. — Soumendu Mukherji (@SoumenduM) September 29, 2022 × Meanwhile, when a teenage girl in Bihar asked Bamhrah why can't the government provide menstruating people with sanitary napkins, she responded by saying that there is no end to demands and eventually people will demand clothes and contraception from the government as well. She said, “Tomorrow you'll say the government can give jeans too. And why not some beautiful shoes after that? Eventually, you will expect the government to give you family planning methods, and condoms, too.” Seeking an explanation for her “inappropriate statement”, the National Commission for Women said it has “taken cognisance of the shameful remarks”. Claiming that the event was reported wrongfully in a deliberate attempt to malign her, Bamhrah said “Some mischievous elements against whom stringent action has been taken by WCDC [women and child development corportaion] for omissions and commission of wrongdoings, having lost at each forum, have now resorted to such low attempts to malign my reputation.” Nearly 50 per cent of women aged 15-24 years don't have access to sanitary products and use cloth for menstrual protection, according to the country's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) report. After they begin menstruating in India, period poverty and lack of sanitary napkins drive nearly 23 million girls out of school. Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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<p>The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Centre, National Commission for Women, Central Waqf Council and All India Muslim Personal Law Board on a plea seeking direction that Muslim women be allowed to enter mosques and offer prayers.</p>

<p>The petition, filed by Pune-based couple Yasmeen and Zubair Ahmed Peerzade, seeks direction to declare the prohibition on entry of Muslim women into mosques in the country "illegal and unconstitutional" as it violates of women's fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 21, 25 and 29 of the Indian Constitution.</p>

<p>The bench told the counsel appearing for the petitioner that it will hear the matter because of the apex court's judgment in the case involving Kerala's Sabarimala temple.</p>

<p>"The only reason we may hear you is because of our judgment in the Sabarimala temple case," it said.</p>

<p>In September last year, the court had ruled in favour of allowing menstruating women to enter the holy shrine of lord Ayyapa in Kerala's Sabarimala temple. The court will decide if right to equality can be applied to non-state actors.</p>

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Centre, National Commission for Women, Central Waqf Council and All India Muslim Personal Law Board on a plea seeking direction that Muslim women be allowed to enter mosques and offer prayers.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Centre, National Commission for Women, Central Waqf Council and All India Muslim Personal Law Board on a plea seeking direction that Muslim women be allowed to enter mosques and offer prayers. The petition, filed by Pune-based couple Yasmeen and Zubair Ahmed Peerzade, seeks direction to declare the prohibition on entry of Muslim women into mosques in the country "illegal and unconstitutional" as it violates of women's fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 21, 25 and 29 of the Indian Constitution. The bench told the counsel appearing for the petitioner that it will hear the matter because of the apex court's judgment in the case involving Kerala's Sabarimala temple. "The only reason we may hear you is because of our judgment in the Sabarimala temple case," it said. In September last year, the court had ruled in favour of allowing menstruating women to enter the holy shrine of lord Ayyapa in Kerala's Sabarimala temple. The court will decide if right to equality can be applied to non-state actors.

Women's entry in mosques: Supreme Court issues notice to the Centre, women's panel

<p>National Commission for Women (NCW) has urged the Karnataka Police to investigate into an incident in which Congress leader Siddaramaiah allegedly misbehaved with a woman.</p>

<p>Taking cognizance of the news reports on the incident, NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma in a letter to state DGP Neelmani Raju on Monday requested for an investigation and action as per relevant provisions of law.</p>

<p>She has also urged that the commission should be apprised of the developments.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, former Karnataka Chief Minister&nbsp;Siddaramaiah was caught on camera losing his cool while interacting with a woman in Mysuru.</p>

<p>In a video, Siddaramaiah was seen&nbsp;snatching away the mike from the woman's hand and in the process, her '<em>dupatta</em>'&nbsp;also dropped. The woman was apparently raising some issue, which agitated the Congress leader.</p>

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<p>The incident triggered an outrage across the country sparking strong reactions from the opposition.</p>

<p>However, the woman&nbsp;defending Siddaramaiah's actions said that she has "no issues" with him and he got angry because "I slammed the table".</p>

<p>&nbsp;"Have no issues, he was the best chief minister. I only told him about some grievances and spoke roughly. I shouldn't have spoken like that to a former chief minister. He got angry because I slammed the table," ANI quoted her as saying.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah has said that he was just "trying to stop long speech of a party worker" and had no "bad intention".</p>

<p>"When I was trying to stop a long speech of a party worker that incident happened, it was an accident, there was no bad intention. I know her since 15 years, she is just like my sister," ANI quoted Siddaramaiah as saying.&nbsp;</p>

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National Commission for Women (NCW) has urged the Karnataka Police to investigate into an incident in which Congress leader Siddaramaiah allegedly misbehaved with a woman.

National Commission for Women (NCW) has urged the Karnataka Police to investigate into an incident in which Congress leader Siddaramaiah allegedly misbehaved with a woman. Taking cognizance of the news reports on the incident, NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma in a letter to state DGP Neelmani Raju on Monday requested for an investigation and action as per relevant provisions of law. She has also urged that the commission should be apprised of the developments. Earlier in the day, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was caught on camera losing his cool while interacting with a woman in Mysuru. In a video, Siddaramaiah was seen snatching away the mike from the woman's hand and in the process, her 'dupatta' also dropped. The woman was apparently raising some issue, which agitated the Congress leader. #WATCH Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah misbehaves with a woman at a public meeting in Mysuru. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/MhQvUHIc3x — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2019 × The incident triggered an outrage across the country sparking strong reactions from the opposition. However, the woman defending Siddaramaiah's actions said that she has "no issues" with him and he got angry because "I slammed the table". "Have no issues, he was the best chief minister. I only told him about some grievances and spoke roughly. I shouldn't have spoken like that to a former chief minister. He got angry because I slammed the table," ANI quoted her as saying. Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah has said that he was just "trying to stop long speech of a party worker" and had no "bad intention". "When I was trying to stop a long speech of a party worker that incident happened, it was an accident, there was no bad intention. I know her since 15 years, she is just like my sister," ANI quoted Siddaramaiah as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

NCW urges Karnataka police to launch an investigation into Siddaramaiah incident

<p>The National Commission for Women on Monday sought a report from Tamil Nadu authorities over the case of two women allegedly contracting <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hiv-youth-commits-suicide-after-pregnant-woman-dies-of-infected-blood-187479">HIV from </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hiv-youth-commits-suicide-after-pregnant-woman-dies-of-infected-blood-187479">blood</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hiv-youth-commits-suicide-after-pregnant-woman-dies-of-infected-blood-187479"> transfusion</a>.</p>

<p>Calling it a matter of "serious concern", NCW chief Rekha Sharma wrote to Tamil Nadu Principal Secretary at the Department of Health and Family Welfare J Radhakrishnan and asked him to probe the matter. The official has been directed to send a report to the women rights body at the earliest.</p>

<p>A 24-year-old pregnant woman in Virudhunagar contracted HIV allegedly after being transfused contaminated blood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Preliminary inquiry revealed that the blood bank staff had failed to screen the blood properly before supplying it to the private hospital. The personnel who tested the donor's blood had labelled it 'safe,' officials said.</p>

<p>The state government had ordered a probe and an examination of all stocks at blood banks in the state after the incident. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Commission said that a 27-year-old woman had accused doctors at Kilpauk Medical College Hospital (KMCH) of criminal negligence, alleging that she contracted the virus during a blood transfusion procedure in April.</p>


The National Commission for Women on Monday sought a report from Tamil Nadu authorities over the case of two women allegedly contracting HIV from blood transfusion.

The National Commission for Women on Monday sought a report from Tamil Nadu authorities over the case of two women allegedly contracting HIV from blood transfusion. Calling it a matter of "serious concern", NCW chief Rekha Sharma wrote to Tamil Nadu Principal Secretary at the Department of Health and Family Welfare J Radhakrishnan and asked him to probe the matter. The official has been directed to send a report to the women rights body at the earliest. A 24-year-old pregnant woman in Virudhunagar contracted HIV allegedly after being transfused contaminated blood. Preliminary inquiry revealed that the blood bank staff had failed to screen the blood properly before supplying it to the private hospital. The personnel who tested the donor's blood had labelled it 'safe,' officials said. The state government had ordered a probe and an examination of all stocks at blood banks in the state after the incident. The Commission said that a 27-year-old woman had accused doctors at Kilpauk Medical College Hospital (KMCH) of criminal negligence, alleging that she contracted the virus during a blood transfusion procedure in April.

NCW seeks report from Tamil Nadu over alleged transfusion of HIV infected blood to women

<p>National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma blasted Haryana Police after reports of a series of rape cases emerged from state and said the policemen in Haryana don&#39;t know &quot;how to behave with women&quot;.</p>

<p>Sharma said she met the state police chief and asked him to send a report on the rape cases to her within 48 hours. She received the reports, but the NCW Chairperson said she is not satisfied.</p>

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<p>Sharma further added that she is concerned about the behaviour of the policemen as she is receiving a lot of complaints and they will now be doing sensitisation of Haryana police.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, amid the row of rapes cases happening in Haryana, a senior police officer in Haryana stoked controversy through his comment that such incidents are &quot;taking place since forever&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;It&#39;s part of society. Such incidents have been taking place since forever. Role of police is to probe, nab criminal and prove things. We&#39;re leaving no stone unturned to do that. We must work to stop such incidents from recurring,&quot; Additional Director General of Police RC Mishra was quoted as saying by news agency ANI on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Five cases of rape have been reported in the last five days from different parts of Haryana. A <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/now-3-year-old-raped-by-minor-in-haryana-29873">three-year-old</a> daughter of a labourer was abducted and raped by a 14-year-old boy, her neighbour, on Tuesday in Hisar. The girl&#39;s private parts were found to be mutilated, the police said.</p>

<p>The accused was arrested by the police.</p>

<p>Last week, a 15-year-old was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-rape-and-murder-class-12th-suspect-found-dead-in-kurukshetra-29852">raped and murdered</a> in Kurushetra and her body was later found mutilated, 100 km away in Jind.</p>

<p>An 11-year-old was also gang-raped in Panipat. According to the police, she was strangled to death and raped again after she died.</p>

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Rekha Sharma met DGP asked to send a report within 48 hours, however, she said she is not satisfied

National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma blasted Haryana Police after reports of a series of rape cases emerged from state and said the policemen in Haryana don't know "how to behave with women". Sharma said she met the state police chief and asked him to send a report on the rape cases to her within 48 hours. She received the reports, but the NCW Chairperson said she is not satisfied. I met DGP in the wake of rape cases happening in Haryana. I had written a letter to him to send me a report within 48 hours. However I was not satisfied with their report: Rekha Sharma, NCW Chirperson pic.twitter.com/YoGY6jkXid — ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2018 × Sharma further added that she is concerned about the behaviour of the policemen as she is receiving a lot of complaints and they will now be doing sensitisation of Haryana police. I am also concerned about the behavior of the policemen. I have been receiving a lot of complaints. During their training they haven't been trained how to behave with women. They agreed that they will now be doing sensitisation of Haryana Police: Rekha Sharma, NCW Chirperson pic.twitter.com/eIPmotxFhH — ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2018 × Meanwhile, amid the row of rapes cases happening in Haryana, a senior police officer in Haryana stoked controversy through his comment that such incidents are "taking place since forever". "It's part of society. Such incidents have been taking place since forever. Role of police is to probe, nab criminal and prove things. We're leaving no stone unturned to do that. We must work to stop such incidents from recurring," Additional Director General of Police RC Mishra was quoted as saying by news agency ANI on Wednesday. Five cases of rape have been reported in the last five days from different parts of Haryana. A three-year-old daughter of a labourer was abducted and raped by a 14-year-old boy, her neighbour, on Tuesday in Hisar. The girl's private parts were found to be mutilated, the police said. The accused was arrested by the police. Last week, a 15-year-old was raped and murdered in Kurushetra and her body was later found mutilated, 100 km away in Jind. An 11-year-old was also gang-raped in Panipat. According to the police, she was strangled to death and raped again after she died.

Haryana Police do not know how to behave with women: NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma

<p>Another rape was reported on Thursday from Haryana, a state that is already under the scanner. This is the sixth rape in six days.</p>

<p>This latest rape, of a college student, was reported from Gurugram district&#39;s Farrukhnagar.</p>

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<p>The rape occurred on&nbsp;Monday, with a case being registered against two accused on Thursday.</p>

<p>Further details of the case are&nbsp;awaited.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/harayana-police-do-not-know-how-to-behave-with-women-ncw-chairperson-rekha-sharma-29943" target="_blank">slammed Haryana Police</a> Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said she had asked the Haryana Police Commissioner for a detailed report on the rapes, but that she had not been satisfied with it.</p>

<p>She then said she had been getting a number of complaints about Haryana policemen. And that they did not know &quot;how to behave with women&quot;.</p>

<p>The Haryana rapes have included the gang rape of an&nbsp;11 year old&nbsp;in Panipat. According to the police, she was strangled to death and then raped again after she was dead.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/now-3-year-old-raped-by-minor-in-haryana-29873">three-year-old</a>&nbsp;daughter of a labourer was abducted and allegedly raped by a 14-year-old boy, her neighbour, on Tuesday in Hisar.</p>

<p>A 15 year old was&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-rape-and-murder-class-12th-suspect-found-dead-in-kurukshetra-29852">raped and murdered</a>&nbsp;in Kurushetra and her mutilated body was later found a 100 kms away in Jind.</p>

<p>And A 45-year-old labourer was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl and inserting a wooden stick inside her private parts near Pinjore.</p>

<p>The opposition Congress meanwhile has lashed out at the Manohar Lal Khattar government over the deteriorating law and order situation.&nbsp;</p>


A case has been registered against two accused

Another rape was reported on Thursday from Haryana, a state that is already under the scanner. This is the sixth rape in six days. This latest rape, of a college student, was reported from Gurugram district's Farrukhnagar. #Haryana: College student allegedly raped in Gurugram district's Farrukhnagar on Monday. Case registered against 2 accused. — ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2018 × The rape occurred on Monday, with a case being registered against two accused on Thursday. Further details of the case are awaited. Meanwhile, National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma slammed Haryana Police Thursday. She said she had asked the Haryana Police Commissioner for a detailed report on the rapes, but that she had not been satisfied with it. She then said she had been getting a number of complaints about Haryana policemen. And that they did not know "how to behave with women". The Haryana rapes have included the gang rape of an 11 year old in Panipat. According to the police, she was strangled to death and then raped again after she was dead. The three-year-old daughter of a labourer was abducted and allegedly raped by a 14-year-old boy, her neighbour, on Tuesday in Hisar. A 15 year old was raped and murdered in Kurushetra and her mutilated body was later found a 100 kms away in Jind. And A 45-year-old labourer was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl and inserting a wooden stick inside her private parts near Pinjore. The opposition Congress meanwhile has lashed out at the Manohar Lal Khattar government over the deteriorating law and order situation.

Another rape in Haryana, the sixth in six days

<p>Two women were harassed every day at their workplaces in India in 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News reports said Sunday that the National Commission for Women (NCW) received an average of 1.7 complaints a day in 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reports said that in the 316 days between January 1 and December 12, the commission received 539 complaints.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sixty per cent of the complaints came from five states -- Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh led with 26% of the complaints, followed by Dehi (13%), Maharashtra (7.42%), Madhya Pradesh (7.05%), and Haryana (6.86%).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reports said that data for the previous four years starting from 2014 threw up similar figures with the NCW receiving 1.8 complaints a day on average.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In those four years, 1,971 complaints were received by the commission.</p>

<p>The figures however are official, with experts believing the unofficial figures would be much higher.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Complaints of harassment are first expected to be addressed by internal complaints committees, in the case of the organised sector, or district complaints committees,&nbsp;in the case of the unorganised sector.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The complainant can then approach the state women&#39;s commission or the national women&#39;s commission for redress.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But a number of women do not complain because the committees either do not exist or are thought to be ineffective.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An August 2015 report, again by the NCW, said that 69 per cent of women who face sexual harassment at the workplace do not report it.&nbsp;</p>


The National Commission for Women received an average of 1.7 complaints a day in 2017

Two women were harassed every day at their workplaces in India in 2017. News reports said Sunday that the National Commission for Women (NCW) received an average of 1.7 complaints a day in 2017. The reports said that in the 316 days between January 1 and December 12, the commission received 539 complaints. Sixty per cent of the complaints came from five states -- Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana. Uttar Pradesh led with 26% of the complaints, followed by Dehi (13%), Maharashtra (7.42%), Madhya Pradesh (7.05%), and Haryana (6.86%). The reports said that data for the previous four years starting from 2014 threw up similar figures with the NCW receiving 1.8 complaints a day on average. In those four years, 1,971 complaints were received by the commission. The figures however are official, with experts believing the unofficial figures would be much higher. Complaints of harassment are first expected to be addressed by internal complaints committees, in the case of the organised sector, or district complaints committees, in the case of the unorganised sector. The complainant can then approach the state women's commission or the national women's commission for redress. But a number of women do not complain because the committees either do not exist or are thought to be ineffective. An August 2015 report, again by the NCW, said that 69 per cent of women who face sexual harassment at the workplace do not report it.

India: Two women harassed every day at workplace in 2017