Govt Committed To Bring Positive Change In Lives Of Women: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Denouncing the violence against women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said one-stop- centres and mobile helplines will be set up for women in distress.

"Our heads hang in shame when we hear of instances of crime against women. We must walk shoulder-to-shoulder to end all forms of discrimination or injustice against women," he said in a message on the occasion of International Women's Day.

"Today, we renew our pledge to make women an equal and integral part of our development journey. My government has initiated several measures aimed at bringing about a positive change in the lives of women. That is central to our vision of India's progress and a life of dignity and opportunity for all our citizens," the Prime Minister said.

Seeking the support of all in transforming the vision into reality, he said, "The Government is setting up one-stop-centres that will provide assistance, legal advice and psychological counseling to women who face violence or abuse.
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