(a) whether the Union Government has recently convened a meeting of Chief Secretaries
and Director General of Police of various States in New Delhi to discuss issues regarding
crime against women and children and atrocities on Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the recommendations/suggestions made
therein; and
(c) the follow up action plan of the Government to address the issue?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)
(a) to (c): A day long conference of Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police on
crimes against Women and atrocities against SCs/STs was held in New Delhi on 4th January,
2013. The meeting was presided by the Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs, Minister of Women
and Child Development, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment and Hon’ble Ministers
of State for Home Affairs.
The representatives deliberated on various measures of crime prevention, women safety,
changes on law, organization, investigation processes and expeditious trials to improve
safety and security of women and children.
The suggestions / recommendations emanating from the conference have been forwarded
to various Ministries / Departments for appropriate action.