(a) whether the Government has made any study on the impact and functioning of Mahila Police Volunteers;
(b) if so, the details and findings thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to modify the scheme as per the practical experience; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
(a) to (d): A third party Evaluation Study of Mahila Police Volunteers (MPV) Scheme was conducted by NITI Aayog. The said study found inadequacies in institutional structure and implementation of the scheme. Taking into account the findings of the third party evaluation, the past experiences and in consultation with States/ Stakeholders, it has been decided to discontinue the Mahila Police Volunteers Scheme, while suitably incorporating appropriate provisions under other components of ''Mission Shakti'', an umbrella scheme for safety and empowerment of women.
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