The Indian Railways has launched Meri Saheli initiatives.
- The objective of this initiative is to ensure safety of women passengers.
- Under this initiative, a team of lady Sub-Inspectors and Constables are formed at the starting Railway Stations.
- They identify the lady passengers and comfort them, especially those travelling alone.
- They are also informed about helpline number 182 in case of emergency.
- Each Railway Division has formed a team which visits the lady passengers to ensure they are safe and secured.
(Source: AIR)
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