March 12, 2025 10:28 PM

Govt utilises 76% of Nirbhaya Fund to ensure women’s safety: minister

The government on Wednesday said that it has utilised ₹5,846.08 crore, nearly 76% of the Nirbhaya Fund, to enhance women's safety and security. A total of ₹7,712.85 crore has been allocated under the Nirbhaya Fund up to the financial year 2024-25. To ensure that police stations are more women-friendly and approachable, as they serve as the first and primary point of contact for any woman seeking help, 14,658 Women Help Desks (WHDs) have been set up, 13,743 of which are headed by women poli...