Question : VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN



(a) whether the cases of domestic violence including emotional, sexual and physical violence are on the rise in the country;

(b) if so, whether the Government has conducted any survey in this regard;

(c) if so, the outcome thereof;

(d) whether Protection Officers have been appointed to protect the women throughout the country under The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; and

(e) if so, the details thereof, State-wise, and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)

(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.