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12 September 2026

Delhi government safety initiatives for women and children

The topic provides concrete examples of governance mechanisms, statutory body functions (DCW, DCPCR), and policy interventions for vulnerable sections that are directly relevant to GS2 syllabus themes.

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Notes

  • Delhi government initiatives focus on strengthening complaint redressal mechanisms for women through the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).
  • Directives issued to enhance grassroots outreach and simplify online complaint systems for women.
  • Emphasis on adolescent health, specifically increasing access to information and facilities for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
  • Focus on child safety through the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR), including awareness campaigns on the POCSO Act, 2012, and cybercrimes.
  • Mandatory police verification mandated for all school employees, including bus drivers, attendants, and sanitation staff.
  • DCPCR directed to monitor and inspect mid-day meal arrangements in schools and food quality at anganwadi centres.
  • Policy shift proposed for children in child care institutions: moving beyond shelter to focus on education, skill development, and employment for self-reliance.
  • Proposal to support adolescents leaving child care institutions with livelihood opportunities, such as providing autorickshaws.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of statutory commissions in ensuring the safety and rights of women and children in urban governance. How can institutional mechanisms be strengthened to improve grievance redressal? 150 words
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  2. The transition of children from institutional care to independent living remains a critical challenge in social welfare policy. Examine the importance of skill development and employment-linked rehabilitation in ensuring the long-term self-reliance of children leaving child care institutions. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was enacted in which year?

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