Babita Chauhan, chairperson, Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission
To ensure the safety of women in Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh State Commission for Women has proposed several strict measures to ensure the safety of women in the state. According to this, male tailors will no longer be able to take women’s measurements, nor will any men be able to train women in gyms or yoga sessions. Additionally, recommendations have also been made regarding female security personnel on school buses. In addition, it has also been recommended to employees of women’s clothing stores. We tell you that this issue was discussed by the members of the Women’s Commission on October 28. However, more meetings on this topic are yet to be held.
Proposals suggested by the Women’s Commission?
- There must be a trainer in the women’s gym/yoga center. Verification of the coach and the women’s gym must be carried out.
- At the time of entry into the women’s gym/yoga centre, a photocopy of the candidate’s identity card such as Aadhar document/election document must be verified and kept in a safe place.
- DVR in women’s gym/yoga center. Including closed circuit television. It is mandatory to be in active condition.
- It is mandatory to have a security guard or a teacher on the school bus.
- There are dance teachers and active CCTV along with DVR in drama centers. It is mandatory to have.
- Tailors and active CCTV to take clothing measurements in boutique centers. It is mandatory to have.
- All educational institutions in the district must be verified.
- Active CCTV in training centers. And it is mandatory to have a bathroom, etc.
- It is mandatory to have employees in stores that sell clothes, etc. related to women.
