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Women’s Safety: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Action
The Nirbhaya Fund, women’s helplines, special courts, and safety audits post-2012 are some of the mechanisms that have been put in place to make India’s institutions more conducive to the security of women. Nevertheless, there is still disjointed governance, poor accountability, inadequate infrastructure, and lack of outcomes measurement. Policies in the future should ensure outcomes, accountability, gender-sensitive urban development, and increased involvement of women.
Implementing ₹24,000-crore scheme to modernise police, Centre tells Supreme Court
Centre announces ₹24,000-crore Police Modernisation Mission over five years for State and Central police forces. Supreme Court was informed amid concerns over non-functional CCTV cameras. Challenges: fund underutilisation, maintenance gaps, manpower shortage, and lack of police reforms. Success depends on outcome-based funding, lifecycle maintenance, reforms, and citizen-centric accountability.