Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils new counselling centres and helpline on International Women's Day Sunday March 08,2015

Condemning crimes against the fair sex on International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday March 08,2015 announced that the government is setting up ‘One-Stop-Centres’ besides a helpline for those facing violence, abuse or harassment. 

“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,”Prime Minister Narendra Modi  said

“I salute the indomitable courage and stellar achievements of women. Today, we renew our pledge to make women an equal and integral part of our development journey,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a statement. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the NDA Government is setting up ‘One-Stop-Centres’ that will provide assistance, legal advice and psychological counselling to women who face violence or abuse. 

The NDA Government is also starting a mobile helpline to enable women to dial 181 for access to counselling and referral services

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP Mahila Morcha members in New Delhi on Sunday