BUDGAM, NOVEMBER 03: SANKALP – Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), Mission Shakti, Budgam, organised a Capacity Building and Awareness Programme on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, at Panchayat Ghar, Arizal, with the objective of sensitising participants about women’s legal rights, protection mechanisms and support services available to women facing domestic violence.
At the outset, Asifa Manzoor, Gender Specialist, highlighted various schemes and initiatives being implemented under Mission Shakti.
Speaking on the occasion, Afroza, District Mission Coordinator (DMC), Sankalp-HEW, Budgam, elaborated on the objectives of Mission Shakti and briefed the participants about various livelihood-oriented schemes and financial assistance available for women to promote their economic empowerment, self-reliance and financial independence.
Advocate Bilal Ahmed from TLSA delivered an informative session on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, explaining its key provisions, legal rights and safeguards available to women experiencing domestic violence. He also emphasised the importance of legal awareness and timely access to justice.
Furthermore, Sub-Inspector Surjeet from the SSP Office sensitised the participants about the role and responsibilities of the police in addressing cases of domestic violence, receiving complaints, ensuring the safety and protection of affected women and facilitating appropriate legal intervention under the Act.
The programme served as an important platform for enhancing awareness about women’s legal rights, institutional support mechanisms, available government schemes and avenues for economic empowerment. Participants were encouraged to seek assistance and report instances of domestic violence without hesitation.
Through such capacity-building and awareness initiatives, SANKALP-HEW, Mission Shakti, Budgam, continues its efforts towards promoting women’s safety, dignity, legal awareness and empowerment.
