Delhi Police chief launches project ‘Abhaya’ for safety, security of children

Context

Recently, the Delhi Police Commissioner launched Project 'Abhaya', a joint initiative of the force and an NGO for the safety and security of girls.

• Abhaya means "one who is fearless", and the joint initiative by the Delhi Police and NGO Shakti Foundation is aimed at empowering, educating and making children aware.

Key-highlights

• According to data shared by the Delhi Police-
  • Its conviction rate in rape cases is 47.25 per cent against a national average of 39.3 per cent,
    • In molestation cases, it is 47.32 per cent against 27.9 percent
    • In kidnapping cases, it is 40 percent against 35.6 percent
    • In outraging modesty cases, it is 50 percent against 27.7 percent
    • In POCSO cases, it is 79.12 per cent against 39.6 percent
    • In dowry death cases, its conviction rate is 100 percent.
  • To ensure the prevention of such crimes, the launch of the 'Abhaya' project is a step in that direction as the society also needs to be well aware and educated.
  • The Delhi Police has ensured higher conviction rates in crimes against women and children in comparison with other metro cities in India.
  • During the event, a booklet titled "ABHAYA'' was also unveiled, along with the Abhaya statue.
  • "The booklet has been compiled by experts in the field of women safety, and it explains several aspects of personal physical safety, which are required to be learnt by every child. 
    • It contains information with pictorial content on how minor girls can prevent themselves from becoming victims of sexual offence, good touch and bad touch, whom to contact when any hostile condition emerges