Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Oct 23: "More than half of the country's cases of violence against women are reported from Uttar Pradesh due to male-dominated culture and traditions with an increased number of dowry harassment and domestic violence. Over 250 cases have been registered in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh alone," said Shyamala S Kundar, member of the National Commission for Women (NCW).

Addressing a press conference at the Circuit House in Bannanje on Friday, Shyamala said, "Delhi secured second place in women's harassment cases. There are very few cases reported in the Northeast where women have more freedom and have access to a good education."

"About 8,140 cases have been reported in Uttar Pradesh from January to October, with 772 cases in progress. 850 cases were closed and 268 cases are pending. While in Delhi, the total registered cases are 2,035 and action has been taken up against 1,965 (under progress). Meanwhile, 71 cases were closed and 362 are still pending. The total number of complaints received on harassment against women was 17,099 in the entire country, out of which 16,533 cases were taken up, 566 were pending, and 3,296 cases were settled," she said.

"About 350 cases were reported in Karnataka, 337 action cases, 13 cases are pending and 59 cases were closed. Most cases of violence against women have been reported from Bengaluru. On the other hand, fewer cases have been reported from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. Most of the cases reported were on cybercrime and domestic violence. Being an educated district, women harassment is still happening here," she added.

"There are four Sakhi Centres in the state and the Sakhi Centre in Udupi is placed first in Karnataka. The NCW is committed to solving the problems of senior citizens and protecting them," Shyamala said.

Women workers should be registered in the labour department and facilities should be provided in the working area. Drug addiction and drug mafia are on the rise across India and students are the ones falling into this trap. Shyamala instructed the police department to have keenly examination college campuses, petty shops stating it could be a key point for drug supply.

An ASHA worker of Brahmavar who passed away during her service had not received any compensation. Shyamala Kundar asked the concerned department to make all arrangements to release the compensation amount.

Kundar said, "NCW will always stand for delivering justice. Parents should give education and freedom to their children. Every woman has the right to lead a dignified life in society. Many of the women are not aware of the law. Women should have knowledge of the law to protect themselves and fight for their right."

Kiran inspector, women police station, Femina SI, women police station, JaiShankar DySp, Veena Vivekanand of women and child welfare department were present.