Question : REDRESSAL CELL FOR SEX WORKERS



(a) whether the Government proposes to set-up an authority in the form of Government redressal cells for sex workers in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the matter was also considered by group of Ministers; and

(d) if so, the details of their recommendations?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY)

(a) No, Sir. Government, however, is open to listen to the grievances of sex workers through their representatives in the meetings of Central Advisory Committee on Combating Trafficking of Women and Children for Commercial Sexual Exploitation.

(b),(c)&(d) Does not arise.