Question:-In what name has the hashtag started by the Ministry of Women and Child Development for the women affected by harassment and violence?
(a) #WCDWCD
(b) # Hello WCD
(c) # HelpMeWCD
(d) # Help Me you
Ans :(c)
Related facts:-
- On 12th April, 2017, the safeguards recommended by the Ministry of Women and Child Development for the safety of women taking facility of the taxi services were included in the new taxi policy guidelines.
- Recently, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi recommended these measures to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the shipping ministry.
- The recommendations of the Ministry of Women and Child Development included in the guidelines of the new taxi policy are as follows:
- Taxis must have a GPS Panic device essentially installed.
- Central locking system should not be allowed in the taxi to protect women and children.
- With the vehicle’s photo and registration number, the identity card of the driver should be prominently attached in the taxi.
- In violation of the rules set by taxi operators / drivers, they should be dealt with strictly according to the law.
- Seat should be shared only on the desire of the passengers.
- The approval of the recommendations of the Women and Development Minister in the regulatory guidelines has been granted.
- Women and Child Development Ministries have started hashteg by name #Help MeWDC on Twitter for women with harassment and violence.
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