Comprehensive ‘women’s policy’ on the cards in Kerala: Minister Bindhu Krishna
The Kerala government is developing a comprehensive 'Women's Policy' aimed at ensuring safety and support for women from birth through old age. The policy will focus on addressing violence, improving living standards, and implementing support systems like maternity leave and creches.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant state-level legislative effort to institutionalize gender equality and safety in India.
The government will come out with a comprehensive ‘Women’s Policy,’ Minister for Women and Child Development Bindhu Krishna has said.
Addressing mediapersons at ‘Leader’s Vision’ meet the press organised by the Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram, the Minister said the government policy was zero tolerance for violence against women. Despite various schemes and programmes, the violence against women continued. Laws against dowry existed, but women were harassed for dowry and even driven to suicide.
“The draft of the women’s policy is ready. Next, some more discussions will be held with stakeholders and the Chief Minister for implementation of the policy without delay,” the Minister said.
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