Role of Media is Crucial in Awareness of DV Act

Media of any sort plays vital role in espousing the cause and concerns of societal activities through many platforms in the fastest ways as possible. Awareness of Domestic Violence Act and its significance is crucial to address women violence issues. Media plays its social responsibility in ascertaining cases about domestic violence. Section 11 of DVA 2005 provides power to the central and state governments to promote awareness through media.

 

INDORE: “Media of any sort plays vital role in espousing the cause and concerns of societal activities through many platforms in the fastest ways as possible. Awareness of Domestic Violence Act and its significance is crucial to address women violence issues. Media plays its social responsibility in ascertaining cases about domestic violence. Section 11 of DVA 2005 provides power to the central and state governments to promote awareness through media.”

These views were expressed by Dr. Dilip N Pandit (Editor of Alma Times) at the two-days workshop organized by National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD)at its regional centre.

At the inaugural address, Dr. Prathibha Rajgopal of Bhopal shed light over various angle of women distress being harassed by family. She stressed the need to help them through constitutional framework. On this occasion, Shri T Dung Dung briefed the details and activities of NIPCCD and regional centre at Indore.

In this workshop there were 50 participants from more than five states of the western region of the nation those holding key posts in NGOs , social works, voluntary organizations, social welfare department, police force, social justice department and other concerning wings.

The workshop was conducted by the Assistant Director Shri S Gangur and vote of thanks was given by Dr. Choudhary.

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