Novel initiative by Punjab; to show CHHAPAAK movie to acid attack surviving women
KI Singh/ royalpatiala.in/ Chandigarh
The Social Security, Women and Child Development Department, Punjab, under the visionary guidance of Cabinet Minister Aruna Chaudhary has undertaken a unique initiative aimed at women empowerment in collaboration with the Dhillon plaza, Zirakpur.
Disclosing this here today, an official spokesman said that a special screening of the movie CHHAPAAK would be hosted by the department for the acid attack surviving women on 11th January, 2020 at INOX Dhillon plaza at 11:30 am. The spokesman further elaborated that the main rationale behind the screening is to ensure the safe and secure public places for women besides sensitizing the people in this regard.
It’s a Novel initiative by Punjab; to show CHHAPAAK movie to acid attack surviving women. Divulging more, the spokesman said that the department is providing financial assistance of Rs.8000 per month to the women who have been the victims of acid attacks.
The Social Security, Women and Child Development Department, Punjab also looks into all matters relating to Social Health, anti-drug addiction measures and counseling services for families in distress and those affected by social atrocities and social maladies etc.All kind of crimes against Women including;Violence against Women,Sexual harassment for women and;the Commission of Sati Prevention Act, 1987 beside others.
