Speech in English - HP Police

Women and
Child
Development.
122. We have received the Interim report of the 4 th State
Finance Commission and have accepted its
recommendations. Total fund devolution of `105 Crore is
proposed to be made to urban local bodies for the year
2013-14.
123. To enhance the service delivery capacity of all the
Urban Local Bodies, $100 million loan is under
consideration for funding from Asian Development Bank.
We will pursue for sanction of this loan.
124. Speaker Sir, we are committed towards the socioeconomic
development and welfare of the weaker sections
of the society. The recent brutal incident in Delhi has
shaken the whole country. In Himachal Pradesh any
woman in distress can now make phone call on 108 and
suitable assistance will be provided to her immediately. In
order to make the women feel more secure, we will install
CCTV cameras at public places in Shimla city and other
important tourist destinations.
125. The Government has recently set up a State Level
Committee under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary and
District level committees under the chairmanship of Deputy
Commissioners to regularly review all cases of atrocities
against women and ensure expeditious action taken by
the police and other authorities. To make police more
women friendly it is important that we have sufficient
women in police force. At present women constitute nearly
10% of police force. I therefore, announce that now
onwards at least 20% women will be recruited at constable
and Sub Inspector level.
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