How many initiatives have been launched for women safety recently (18 Feb 2019)?

How many initiatives have been launched for women safety recently (18 Feb 2019)? Correct Answer 3

  • The Ministry of Women and Child Development has conceptualised 3 initiatives to promote the safety of women in their living, working, and public spaces.
  • These were launched jointly by the Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh and WCD Minister, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in New Delhi on 18 Feb 2019.
  • These 3 include Panic Button, SCIM portal, and DNA Analysis Facilities in States.

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