The VG-W Section of Women Safety Division addresses critical issues related to the safety and welfare of vulnerable groups (women, children, SCs, STs, senior citizens etc) in India. This Section handles a range of subjects, including crimes against women, children, and members of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), particularly atrocities under the Prevention of Atrocities (POA) Act, 1989, and the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, 1955. It also focuses on crimes against the elderly and other vulnerable sections of society, excluding crimes against minorities, as well as crimes against transgender and queer individuals.
The section also prepares reply for the Court Cases filed in the Court (Hon’ble Supreme Court, High Courts, and other courts where this Ministry is a Party on the issue mentioned as above and provides views of this Ministry on the State Acts, Private Member Bills etc. on the above issues.
Additionally, the Division oversees the enforcement of the Poison Act, issues related to Acid Attack and manages compensation for acid attack victims under the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF). Initiatives such as Women Help Desks and the Central Victim Compensation Fund Scheme are also under its purview, providing crucial support and assistance to acid attack victims and ensuring their rights and safety are upheld.
