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Punjab govt to make policy against exploitation of women in abroad: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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IEP Chandigarh, June 5

          Send the women of Punjab to foreign countries that the exploitation of them is being taken seriously by the state Government.  In this regard, the state Government is holding a discussion with the victims under the chairmanship of Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur on June 11 in Jalandhar to draw up a state-level policy to prevent the exploitation of women.

           Giving more information, the Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to protect the rights of women of Punjab who are willing to go abroad, have settled there or have returned.  Special attention is being given by the Punjab Government.

           She said that some agents are giving fake jobs and falsely sending the women of the state to foreign countries illegally. By making statements, they are exploited in various ways.  Efforts are being made by the Punjab Government to prepare a state level policy to overcome this situation.  She said that to listen to the tragedies of women who have suffered all kinds of exploitation in this policy and to include their suggestions in the policy, a discussion is being organized on June 11 at the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Jalandhar from 11 AM to 1 PM.

           The minister explained that incidents of exploitation of women are reported especially from America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Middle Eastern countries like Kuwait, Dubai, Oman etc.  She said that such bad behavior has been taken seriously by the state Government.

           The minister said that women who have been duped by NRI persons/agents/relatives have been given an open invitation to join this discussion.  She said that various Deputy Commissioners of the state have also written letters to such women from their districts, who have been victims of exploitation abroad, to participate in this discussion.  For more information contact phone number: 0181-2253285, 70092-39158 and Sakhi One Stop Centre, Jalandhar 90231-31010.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Mahila Vikas Nigam will give driver and self defense training to BPL women

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 24, 2022

Haryana Government has launched an important programme to make women and girls living below poverty line self-reliant with the spirit of Antyodaya during Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.  Through Haryana Mahila Vikas Nigam, women of eligible families will be given training as drivers and in self-defense.

        Giving this information today, an official spokesperson said that women willing to take driver and self-defense training can apply online till August 22, 2022.  The proforma of the application is available in the office of Haryana Women Development Corporation.  Attested copies of desired certificates are to be sent along with the application through email 1982whdc@gmail.com.  Applications received after the due date will not be accepted.  It will be mandatory for the interested eligible applicant to attach the telephone number, email address and attested copies of certificates issued by the competent authority.

        He said that these driving and self defense training programmes have been started by Haryana Mahila Vikas Nigam, Panchkula only for girls and women of below poverty line (BPL) families.

        The spokesperson said that the women applying for the training programme should be a native of Haryana state and her age should be between 18 to 45 years and the educational qualification should be 12th pass.  Preference will be given to educational qualification.  In addition, the applicant should have good eyesight and should not be blind.  At the same time, they should also have a valid Learner’s License.

He said that each trainee will also be given a stipend of Rs. 1000 during the training.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Women Development Corporation will impart driving and self defense training to women

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 09, 2022

Haryana Government has launched various important programmes to empower women and girls of BPL families under the vision of Antyodaya. Taking this initiative forward, Haryana Women Development Corporation will impart driving and self defence training to Women and Girls of BPL families.

          Giving information in this regard, an official spokesperson said that in the first phase, Haryana Women Development Corporation has invited applications of interested eligible candidates of Jhajjar, Kaithal, Rohtak, Jind and Panipat districts.

          The spokesperson said that women and girls willing to take driving and self-defense training can apply online till July 10. Application proforma can be obtained from the office of the Corporation. Attested copies of the required certificates along with the application should be sent through email at 1982whdc@gmail.com. Applications received after the due date will not be accepted. It will be mandatory for the interested eligible applicant to enclose his/her telephone number, email address and attested copies of certificates issued by the competent authority. The applications will not be accepted if the said requirements will not be fulfilled.

The spokesperson informed that 21 days driving and self defense training programme will be organised at Bahadurgarh and Kaithal. He said that the female candidates applying should be  native of Haryana state and age should be between 18 to 45 years. Minimum essential qualification is 12 standard for the applicants. Applicants should have a valid Learner’s License, he added.

          For more information in this regard, the concerned District Manager, Women Development Corporation can be contacted.