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DECLERATION BY THE STUDENT
I hereby declare that “A STUDY ON IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN SAFETY
MEASURES IN BENGALURU” is the result of the project work carried out by me under
the guidance of Prof. Premalatha K P in a partial fulfilment for the award of Master’s Degree
in Business Administration by Bengaluru City University. I also declare that this project is
the outcome of my own efforts and that it has been submitted to any other University of
Institute for the award of any other degree or Diploma or Certificate.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Presentation Inspiration and Motivation have always played a key role in the success of any
venture.
I take the opportunity to express our gratitude to all the concerned people who have directly
or indirectly contributed towards completion of this project. I extend my sincere gratitude
towards Dr. R VENKATARAMAN DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL, Prof. SUMANGALA
V TALUR, HEAD OF DEPARTMENT MBA, Prof. ARCHANA N CORDINATOR OF
MBA OF ADARSH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY, for providing the opportunity and resources to work on this project. I am
extremely grateful to my guide Prof. PREMALATHA K P ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF MBA whose insight encouraged me to go beyond the scope of the
project and this broadened me learning on this project.
I also want to show my gratitude to whose insight helped me to complete this project.
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Women's standing has changed dramatically over the world over the years. Gender equality,
child abuse, sexual harassment, and other issues have gained traction as a result of
globalization and liberalization, and women have been more integrated into mainstream
activities, playing a significant role in socioeconomic development. Women who formerly
exclusively had domestic obligations are now active participants in practically every sector of
the economy. Gender-based violence in urban public settings is becoming more common as
the world gets more metropolitan. Urban crime in general is on the rise, thanks to rising
population density, a diverse mix of people in cities, expanding disparities, and a lack of
prospects for a big proportion of disillusioned adolescents. India has a female population of
about 586 million people. More than 181 million women live in India's cities (roughly 31
percent of the female population in India reside in urban India) 4. Women's safety in India's
cities will be one of the century's most pressing economic issues.
WOMEN SAFETY
Women's safety in India is a topic that is being explored significantly these days. It has now
escalated into a huge problem. The rate of crime is on the rise. Outside or inside, women are
not safe. Women from other countries who are considering visiting India are likewise wary.
This anxiety, however, cannot deter them from engaging in any type of social engagement.
There are rules, but there should also be sufficient safety measures in place that we must
firmly adhere to in order to protect women from assault.
Violence and discrimination have put women's lives in jeopardy and prevented them from
participating in any social activity. In India, the worship of Durga, Sati, and Savitri, who are
revered as goddesses, has resulted in an upsurge in women's violence crimes. Previously,
women were confined to their homes, but urbanisation has forced them to break forth and
demonstrate their talent to the world on an equal footing with men. Women demonstrated
their abilities in every field, from taxi drivers to CEOs of global corporations. People need to
let rid of the notion that women can't do anything if they leave the house. They should
acknowledge that she has also walked on the moon. Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian woman
astronaut to walk on the moon, has become a role model for not only women but all males
who aspire to be astronauts. In front of the entire globe, she became an inspiration.
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For women and girls all over the world, sexual harassment and other types of sexual violence
in public spaces are a daily occurrence in urban and rural locations, in developed and
developing countries. It occurs on city streets, public transportation, and parks, as well as in
and around schools and offices, public sanitation facilities, water and food delivery centres,
and in their own communities.
Women's safety measures are characterised in a variety of ways, but the goal is to reduce
gender-based violence, particularly women's fear of crime. First and foremost, this entails
ensuring that women have safe public spaces in which to travel. Women's safety also includes
having safe access to water and sanitation facilities, as well as other forms of public
infrastructure and amenities. At work, in educational institutions, boarding houses, and
hostels, women's safety includes freedom from abuse, domestic violence, and sexual
harassment.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence, sexual assault, and murder against women are all widespread in India.
Dowry death is the most heinous kind of assassination. Indians still believe that dowry is a
custom, and that a girl's father must lose everything to pay it. Domestic violence or domestic
abuse occurs when one partner in a relationship abuses the other. In India, the rate of
domestic violence is on the rise; 70% of women are victims of domestic abuse. It results in
sadness and suicide attempts.
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In India, women's safety is a serious issue, and various organisations have arisen to address it
in the aftermath of Nirbhaya's case. There are various documentaries and information about
such defensive techniques available online for educating women's protection. The first and
most important piece of advice for women is to leave any situation that appears even
somewhat unsafe as soon as possible. Because public transportation is notorious for violence,
people should attempt to avoid using it at night if at all feasible, and if that isn't possible,
make sure they ride with a large enough throng. In an emergency, knowing how to use a
smartphone wisely can serve as a bodyguard. In the event of an emergency, there is plenty of
equipment available on the market that can help. Keeping such items in your purse, such as
sprays and small blades, can be beneficial if something goes wrong. It's always better to be
safe than sorry! The Indian Parliament passed the Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act in 2005 to protect women from domestic violence.
While the entire country is reeling over the rape and murder of a veterinarian in Hyderabad,
Bengaluru women say public safety is still a major problem in the city. Bengaluru has
evolved over time. Previously, we would have referred to Delhi as India's rape capital, but
Bengaluru is following behind. Every other day, we hear about a woman being raped on the
news. Because there are no tight regulations and guys are not afraid, this occurs. When I
stroll down my path in the evenings, I observe young men ganging up and not missing an
opportunity to make filthy remarks about ladies of all ages. Rapists will continue to commit
rape unless harsher laws are enacted.
B.PAC has created a Safety Initiative for Women and Children under the name of B. SAFE to
address the rising number of crimes against women and children in metros. B. SAFE is
devoted to a full-fledged programme that involves all stakeholders in advocating for women's
and children's rights while also educating and engaging the community and the general
public. At work, in schools, and in public areas, our women and children have the right to a
safe and secure environment.
B.PAC has formed two expert groups, one for women's safety and the other for children's
safety. These groups are entrusted with establishing and implementing crucial action plans
that include both assisting to avoid violence, emergency response mechanisms, and
comprehending the legal redress system in the event of an unfortunate incidence, with the
support of all relevant stakeholders. The programmes will cover a wide range of topics,
including public awareness campaigns, gender sensitization training for key stakeholders, and
informing and educating people about current laws that protect women's and children's rights.
Working with key government departments, active police engagement, and the expertise of
numerous organisations, a holistic and realistic approach to achieving the safety objectives
will be ensured.
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In the year 2000, the Streeshakthi Scheme was started. In the District, 3872 Rural
Streeshakthi organisations have been founded so far. The scheme's goal is to organise women
into self-help groups in order to empower them economically and socially. For the bank loan
that Streeshakthi groups took out, they were given a 6% interest subsidy. For excess, bonuses
ranging from Rs.25,000 to Rs.100,000 are offered. In addition, the organisations have been
provided a revolving fund. So far, 60443 women have been formed in streeshakthi groups,
which have saved Rs.2818.31 crores since its beginning.
2) SANTHWANA:
The Schemes provide counselling, legal support, temporary shelter, and financial relief to
victims of rape, sexual harassment, domestic abuse, and dowry harassment. The programme
aims to empower these women by providing them with self-sufficiency training. Currently,
five santhwana Centres are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week across the state.
To give financial relief, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and
Rules 2006 are being implemented. Protection, restraining orders, child custody, temporary
refuge, and medical and legal assistance are all available through the courts.
The plans were unveiled during the 2014-15 budget speech. Gelathi Special Treatment Units
for Women and Children were established to provide counselling, medical care, and police
assistance to women who had been victims of various atrocities all under one roof. This unit's
mission to provide vital services to victims includes medical officers, legal counsellors,
police officers, family counsellors, and social case workers. "Gelathi" Special Treatment
Units have been established in all four taluks, according to declarations made during the
2017-18 budget speech.
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A corpus fund of Rs.500.00 lakhs will be established at the district level, according to the
2015-16 budget address, to provide financial relief to women who have been victims of
various atrocities. Under this scheme, immediate relief of Rs.25,000 is granted, with a
maximum relief fund of Rs.2.00 lakhs available for each instance. In the event that a woman
is killed as a result of different atrocities or an acid assault, a death benefit of Rs.1.00 lakh
would be awarded.
Karnataka implemented the Act on April 1, 2004, and the State Rules were published on
April 18, 2006. The Chief Marriage Registration Officer is the Inspector General of
Registration and Commissioner of Stamps. Marriage Registration Officers in their respective
jurisdictions have been notified as Sub-Registrars of the Stamps and Registration Department
and village Accountants of the Revenue Departments. To comply with the Supreme Court's
decision, adjustments and additions to the current Act and rules are required to register all
marriages.
Dowry is a social ill, and people who receive or provide dowry are penalised under the Act,
which has been in effect since 1961 with revisions in 1984 and 1986. The State Rules were
published on March 31, 2004. The Chief Dowry Prohibition Officer is appointed by the
Director of Women and Child Development. On the 17th of June, 2004, a notification was
sent. The implementation of the ordinance is being reviewed by district level committees
chaired by Deputy Commissioners, and attempts are being taken to eliminate the dowry
system.
In the Directorate of Women and Child Development, a special cell has been established to
raise awareness about the practise of numerous social evils in society, such as dowry, child
marriage, domestic abuse, and atrocities against women, among others.
Following the cabinet meeting, law and parliamentary affairs minister JC Madhu swamy told
the reporters that the state government has cleared a total allocation of Rs 667 crore for the
safe city project. The safe city initiative was launched by the Centre as part of the Nirbhaya
fund plan (named after the victim of the 2012 Delhi gangrape case) and has been approved
for implementation by eight metropolitan cities: Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai,
Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Bengaluru.
The state government has recommended three important safety measures as part of the
project, including CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and GIS crime mapping in the city. Based
on GIS mapping of crimes in more sensitive geographic locations with a panic button. The
cameras will be placed in a certain position, complete with an overhead street light and a loud
noise-making button.
2) SURAKSHA DEEP:
The system is designed to protect women in distress by instructing them to rush to the nearest
'Suraksha deep' (safety light) and hit the panic button. The panic button, in turn, will generate
a loud noise to scare away the criminals while also sending a message to the command-and-
control centre (CCC). The CCC will then notify local cops, who will respond to the scene.
The government, according to Madhu swamy, has allowed the installation of a variety of
cameras, including facial identification, vehicle number plate recognition, and even drone-
based video monitoring. According to the minister, the total amount of Rs 667 crore will be
split 60:40 between the Centre and the state over a three-year period. The update of the
helplines 100 and 1098 is part of the safe city initiative (child helpline).
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3) SAFETY MEASURES BY DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (SOUTH-
EAST) AND COLLABORATION WITH NGO DURGA:
Isha Pant, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for the South-East, has initiated an
initiative with the NGO Durga to make public spaces safer for women. In Bengaluru, police
will identify eight 'black zones.' In order to make Bengaluru a safe city for women, the
municipal police have decided to establish a trial project that would identify places where
women avoid going because they believe it is hazardous. Now, the Bengaluru police, in
collaboration with a local civil society organization, will identify eight locations, including
roads, parks, and other public areas, where women do not feel safe and work to make them
more welcoming.
'It's not so messy during the day, but there is clearly eve-teasing and other stuff.' The situation
grows more challenging at night, when it is dark and there is no patrolling. Police intend to
deploy female merchants and volunteers on municipal sidewalks, as well as install
compliance boxes. The entire project is based on the idea of women reclaiming public places.
Bengaluru is still struggling to put measures in place under the Nirbhaya Fund for Women's
Safety in Metro Cities, which was established by the then UPA-II government eight years
after a chilling gang rape in New Delhi prompted a slew of women's safety measures,
including the establishment of the Nirbhaya Fund for Women's Safety in Metro Cities by the
then UPA-II government.
The Safe City Project, proposed by the city police in 2013, has sparked much debate and
resulted in the recent transfers of two feuding IPS officers. However, it was only approved in
2018 by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The State government, which will contribute
40% of the project's cost of Rs. 667 crores, required another year to approve the project,
which was finally completed in October 2019. Tenders have been cancelled twice since then,
with a third call currently underway and under scrutiny.
The first call was cancelled in January 2020 due to participants failing to meet pre-
qualification criteria, and the second call was cancelled in July 2020 due to one of the bidders
pitching Huawei products and the State government prohibiting procurement of Chinese
make/origin products in light of the Galwan Valley conflict. Meanwhile, D. Roopa, who was
until recently secretary-PCAS and was accused of unlawful interference in a tender process
for which the government launched an investigation, has accused the current tender of "bias,
breach of standards."
Under the project, the city will be outfitted with 7,500 cameras and video monitoring systems
powered by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, as well as a slew of other safety
features for women.
Civil rights activist K.S. Vimala slammed the project's slow implementation. "The excessive
delay by the Union government and then the State government exposes the political class's
hypocrisy in paying lip service to women's protection," she observed. The measures proposed
by the project have also been criticised. "It primarily relies on surveillance cameras, which
may aid police in cracking crimes after they occur, but capacity to prevent crimes is unclear,"
Ms. Vimala said, adding that other goals, such as victim rehabilitation, have been completely
ignored. According to a project officer, cameras were only a small part of the overall effort.
"A live monitoring facility of feeds from all the cameras – at a centralised control room and
at each police station – is a critical addition to the city's policing infrastructure," says the
report. "AI and machine learning will power video surveillance and analysis systems that can
perform face, form, and colour identification in addition to automatic number plate
recognition," he stated.
The proposal also includes the construction of 50 safety islands in remote areas throughout
the city, where any woman can press a buzzer to enter a telephone booth-style island and
receive rapid assistance. The plan includes a new integrated women's hotline number, a
distress centre, and a counselling centre are part of the project.
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Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Kamal Pant, who is also a member of the State-level
top committee overseeing the current tender, said the government was committed to
completing it. "The current tender has not been jeopardised." Attempts to get unauthorised
access to the 'Request for Proposal' before it was released were unsuccessful. The deadline
for bid submissions is January 8, and he stated, "We will make sure it goes through this
time."
More monitoring, women's support desks, reaction teams, and CCTVs are being installed in
Bengaluru. Why do you want to know? Under the 'Safe City' project, a proposal by the
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) was approved, with Rs 667 crore sanctioned
for the Garden city's women. The BBMP has partnered with Bengaluru City Police and
obtained funding from the government to protect the city's women.
Cameras will be erected and NGO volunteers will be stationed at women's aid desks in police
stations and vital sites, in addition to surveillance in public places. The BBMP also intends to
set up response teams at major hospitals to serve as a resource centre for mothers and
children in distress. GIS-based crime mapping and analytics, women police outposts near
schools, colleges, and bus stops, and the establishment of 50 safety islands in high-risk areas
This new method will contribute to the city's safety. But how do these measures affect
women in the Tech City? SheThePeople.TV polled women across the city, and the results
were varied.
This system is designed to ensure the safety of women and outperforms existing systems. The
"Ladies' Safety App" is a GPS framework. It consists of a GPS device and an Android phone.
The unit will provide status information, such as scope and the client's longitude.
Functionality:
User-friend interface
Time construction
Easy integration and access
Internal communication SMS communication and information will be sent in
case of an emergency.
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o Software Requirement
Android studio software
Java software
Internet connection
o Hardware Requirement
Intel Pentium 4 or faster 2 GHz processor
4-8 GB RAM minimum
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7) KARNATAKA PASSES Rs 667 CRORE PROPOSAL FOR SAFETY OF
BENGALURU WOMEN:
In his briefing on the cabinet decisions, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister JC Madhu
swamy said that a Rs 667 crore Request for Proposal (RFP) has been granted under the
Nirbhaya budget to undertake the Safe City Project in Bengaluru.
In Karnataka, women make up only one-third of the workforce. Only 7.72 lakh of the 23.85
lakh employed residents in the states are women, according to data from the director of
employment and training in the labour department for 2014-2015.
Bengaluru, predictably, ranks first among the districts, with 3.16 lakh women employed.
Employment is further divided into the private and public sectors in the data. According to
this classification, there are 2.59 lakh women employed in the private sector and 56478
employed in government services in Bengaluru. While Mysuru district has the largest number
of women employed in the public sector (21056), Dakshina Kannada has the highest number
of women employed in the private sector (1.26 lakh). This reflects the fact that certain
districts have a greater literacy rate. The distinction between rural and urban areas, on the
other hand, is more obvious. According to the 2015-16 workforce database, rural women
make up 38 percent of the workforce (over 70 lakh), while urban women make up 2.8 percent
of the workforce (21056), and Dakshina Kannada has 1.26 lakh women working in private
jobs. This reflects the fact that certain districts have a greater literacy rate. The distinction
between rural and urban areas, on the other hand, is more obvious.
According to the 2015-16 workforce database, rural women make up 38 percent of the
workforce (about 70 lakh), whereas urban women make up 20.8 percent of the workforce
(about 30lakh). Despite the fact that many women work in agriculture, their presence is not
documented as part of the labour force because the industry is largely unorganised.
According to a survey by the International Labour Organization, Karnataka's women
employment situation is better than the national average (ILO). According to the ILO, women
make up roughly 26% of the workforce in India, compared to 80% for men. And the
agriculture sector is where the majority of these women labour (almost 80 percent of the total
women workforces).
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The difficulties will not be solved unless the government provides a proper solution to the
problems that women face in their day-to-day lives. It is not simple to confront the challenges
of new concerns and find ways to overcome them. Though she is a woman, she is a human
being who wants to live in the same way that men do, with the same freedom of choice and
rights. Women must be treated fairly at work, in public, and in educational institutions.
“Research on the importance of women's safety measures in Bengaluru” is the topic of this
issue.
The current problem is sexual harassment and abuse of women, and this research will assist
women in becoming stronger and more prepared to confront the issue. The government will
also use technology to assist in the resolution of all of these concerns by creating awareness
programmes and Android apps. The government should be aware of women's needs and
assist them in obtaining necessary chances. This study will assist us in comprehending the
policies implemented by the Bengaluru administration.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Mahmud.S.R., Maowa.J & Wibowo.F.W. (2017) is explained as the study looked into a
smart phone app named Women Empowerment. It is divided into three modules: violence
against women (VAW), women's health (WH), and an emergency call system (ECS) (ECS).
This app is concerned with women's health as well as assisting them in difficult situations or
when they are threatened.
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Monisha D.G. & Pavithra.G (2016), is Proposed a study on the FEMME safety and security
gadgets, which are specifically built for women and use an ARM controller. This device is
commonly found in smart phones and can be used in an emergency. The audio recorder, SOS
message, video recorder, and hidden camera detection are the four key icons on this device.
The device operates without the use of the internet, consumes less energy, and is more
efficient.
M Shenoy (2007) He claims that according to "Domestic violence topics and viewpoints,"
domestic violence is "violence between adults who are or have been in an intimate or family
relationship with one another, most often a sexual relationship between a man and a woman."
Many of us know someone in our immediate family or among our acquaintances who has
been abused, or we have been abused ourselves, but we tend to think we are alone, not
realising how common and long-lasting domestic violence and abuse is.
Madhurima (1996) in her intensive study on co-operation and conflict are common elements
of familial relationships, according to "Violence Against Women: Dynamics of Conjugal
Relations." The prevalence of these characteristics in intimate relationships, however, creates
a dilemma. Family violence encompasses a wide range of behaviours, from physical assault
to psychological abuse to deprivation of liberty, as well as a complex web of ties.
Mane (1991) According to the research, spouses were expected to be beaten on occasion and
that it was a typical behaviour pattern. It was commonly viewed by husbands as a
manifestation of their authority over their wives, a right that most husbands did not neglect to
utilise. "An animal, a rustic, a drum, and a woman all require beating," stated legendary Hindi
poet "Tulsidas" in his classic epic, Ramacharitamanas. The causes for most wife beatings
were quite trivial, yet they were all related to a breach of the code of feminine behaviour or
poor execution of household duties.
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Ram Ahuja (2004) According to "Social Problems in India," violence against women, also
known as domestic violence, is a major societal problem in India. He emphasises that the
problem is not new. Women have been victims of humiliation, torture, and exploitation in
India for as long as there have been documented records of social organisation and family
life. Despite the fact that women are increasingly being recognised as important, powerful,
and valuable contributors to men's lives, their situation was pitiful until a few decades ago.
Ram Ahuja (1998) in another book on the documentary "Violence Against Women"
discusses wife battering. The behaviour of a husband assaulting his wife is socially
acceptable, but it is not legal. Not only do our norms indicate that a husband's right to strike
his wife is still accepted, but legal precedents also fail to show that wife battering is not a part
of a husband's prerogative. Wife-battering was not regarded as a criminal problem in practise;
thus, no official records were kept and no need for research in this area was felt.
Dr. Prabhat Chandra Tripathy (1998) points in his book named "Crime Against Working
Women," which is about women's status in traditional Indian society. Criminal victimisation
of the mother community in all aspects of her life, along with the inability of law
enforcement forces to combat it, has resulted in an alarming situation in many nations
throughout the world. While studying our country's historical records, it becomes clear that
deterioration in women's status and criminal victimisation are the result of the influence of
later Vedic literatures such as Smriti, Sutra, and Puranas and their religious injunctions.
Suzanne K. Steinmetz and Murray A. Straus (1973) in their book in their extensive study
on violence in the family, "Violence in the Family" points out that husbands who use
violence to deal with their wives in general experience a serious inability to control a specific
situation to their satisfaction and perceive the situation as polarising even more, preventing a
self-concept of "being in control." In fact, marital violence is a sine qua non of the inability to
govern and sense any genuine prospect of creating an accommodating option in the
relationship.
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CHAPTER-2
METHODOLOGY
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The current study, titled "Importance of Women Safety Measures in Bengaluru," aims to
examine working women's and female students' perceptions of women's safety in Bengaluru,
as well as their willingness to work in Bengaluru, as well as related difficulties and
challenges.
OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the safety measures done in Bengaluru for
women at work, on public transportation, and in the PGs where they stay. The most important
thing is to protect and safeguard women.
2. To investigate the concerns and obstacles that women experience in public areas.
SCOPE OF STUDY
The goal of this study is to determine how safe it is for women to live in Bengaluru and what
obstacles they face on a daily basis. For generations, women have been hounded, taunted,
abused, and mistreated. As woman victims come forward and report crimes to the authorities,
we are becoming aware of all the atrocities. Even some of the government's actions and
schemes for creating a safe city for women.
1. Being alert:
When going out, I believe the first thing a lady can do is be aware of her surroundings. The
streets she uses to get to her location, the characteristics of the neighbourhood (such as
whether it is secluded or not), and whether a mode of transportation is available in the area
(such as automobiles) are all crucial considerations, particularly at night. It's a good idea to
keep an eye out for potential threats. We'll be better prepared this way.
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2. Letting others know about your whereabouts:
It's a good idea to let your friends and family know where you're going. This manner, in the
event of an emergency, your friends will at least know where you were.
If you have a cell phone with you, people will be able to contact you or you will be able to
contact them if assistance is required. When there is a problem, the Sim card in the phone
will also assist you in being tracked by a search party. It's pointless to use a dead phone.
Please believe me when I say that this is based on my experience.
Only secondary data sources were considered in this study. In Bengaluru, the primary data
includes an in-depth field of working women, female students, and female job aspirants.
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The term "secondary data information" refers to information gathered from widely used
sources. It is possible that the information is spread or unpublished. The accompanying
structures provide access to the dispersed data.
CHAPTER-3
SWOT
SWOT analysis is a systematic tool for measuring and reviewing a process in order to make
an informed choice based on feedback from a variety of stakeholders.
STRENGTHS:
WEAKNESSES:
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OPPORTUNITIES:
Women are frequently more prepared to deal with stressful situations than men.
Because self-defence is an intellectual exercise, it is best suited to people who rely on
technique rather than brute strength.
Women are strong and have a high pain tolerance.
Women must make proper use of public facilities and infrastructure.
Women's welfare and awareness programmes, as well as their safety, must be
implemented.
THREATS:
Women will lose hope in them as a result of their fear in a crisis situation.
Women's morale must be boosted because they are mentally and physically weak.
Women are a stark contrast to the false representations that are prevalent in movies
and television.
The women's shelter, washrooms, and path are in poor condition.
In an emergency, men and boys control the majority of public locations. Women and
girls require a safe environment in which they may report gender-based violence.
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GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION
Women's assault and harassment are graphically depicted, along with the steps taken to
protect them.
DATA ANALYSIS
The safety of women in Bengaluru is clearly depicted in the diagram above. The degree to
which women feel secure and safe in their homes, as well as at work, at educational
institutions, and elsewhere, is crucial, hence the figure is divided into numerous
circumstances.
Taking the bus/metro in the evening, on the road, strolling, self-driving, auto, uber/ola as a
result, women may not feel completely safe in whatever scenario or location they visit.
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DATA ANALYSIS
According to the National Offense Records Bureau's most recent data, crimes against women
increased by 34% in the four years preceding up to 2015, with cruelty by husbands and
relatives being the most regularly reported crime (NCRB).
The rate of crime against women – defined as documented offences divided by the entire
female population – climbed from 41.7 to 53.9 percent between 2012 and 2015.
The greater percentage could be due to an increase in criminality, but it's also possible that
more women are confident enough to disclose crimes against them.
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DATA ANALYSIS
According to the most recent data from the National Crime Records Bureau, crimes against
women have more than doubled in the last ten years.
2.24 million crimes against women have been reported in the last ten years: According to a
study conducted by India Spend using data from the previous decade, 26 crimes against
women are reported every hour, or one complaint every two minutes.
Physical or mental violence against women, whether direct or indirect, is defined as "crime
against women." "Crimes against women" refers to crimes committed solely against women
and in which women are the only victims.
Cruelty by husbands and family members, as defined by section 498A of the Indian Penal
Code, is the most common crime against women in India, with 909,713 cases recorded.
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DATA ANALYSIS
Husband and relative cruelty (Section 498A IPC); Assault on Women with Intent to Outrage
Her Modesty (Section 354 IPC); Kidnapping & Abduction of Women (Section
363,364,364A, 366 IPC); Rape (Section 376 IPC); Insult to Women's Modesty (Section 509
IPC); Dowry Deaths (Section 304B IPC).
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CHAPTER-4
OUTCOMES OF STUDY
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POSH, POSCO, and NIRBHAYA FUND, as well as campaigns like BETI BACHAO, BETI
PADHAO, and SUKANYA SAMRIDDHI, should be prioritized for implementation and
enforcement. The long-running pandemic has further exacerbated the problem of domestic
violence against women. Here are five recommendations for the near future, and if
implementation and enforcement are at the forefront of these measures, we can help bring
swift justice.
2. SPEEDY JUSTICE:
The fast-track courts are merely symbolic; they are frequently absent or inoperable. To
guarantee that Fast Track Courts operate as planned across the country, we need funding and
monitoring. If necessary, judicial authorities should be trained in gender sensitization.
It is necessary to ensure that the investigating procedure for severe crimes is expedited.
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The strict enforcement of these regulations in letter and spirit, as well as the repercussions of
failing to do so, should be severely punished.
In the medium term, we'll require the following infrastructure and policy changes:
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Every organization must outline its sexual harassment policies, preventative systems,
processes, and service standards for its employees under the Prevention of Sexual
Harassment (POSH) at Workplace Act of India. According to recent reports, the number of
complaints of sexual harassment at work is on the rise. In addition, the number of women
reporting such serious incidences in the workplace is rising. Such workplace mishaps can be
stressful for both employees and the organization as a whole.
These kinds of actions have negative bodily and emotional consequences. It has a negative
impact on staff productivity and creates an unpleasant environment. Performing routine
activities in the job might be challenging at times. By ensuring that all employees receive the
essential POSH training, a safe working environment may be ensured.
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POSH training and certification must be obtained from a globally recognized training
provider. This type of training can assist your company in overcoming sexual harassment and
establishing a healthy and tranquil working atmosphere. The following are some of the
advantages:
Flexible Learning.
World-Class Training.
Certification that is recognized all across the world.
These are the above schemes for women's safety that are used in other states. This system
could be adopted by the Karnataka government for the safety of women residing in
Bengaluru and other parts of the state. These safety precautions will benefit females who are
going to work, travel, or study.
These plans will be simple to implement and will be prepared to prevent problems for women
in emergency scenarios. This programme will assist women until they receive assistance from
the government or others in their area.
OUTCOMES OF STUDY
The goal of this research is to learn about the safety measures in place to protect women in
Bengaluru and to take preventative measures in the event of a crisis. The above are a few
methods that will assist and protect ladies in such unfavorable scenarios.
According to this study, harassment (i.e., unwelcome sexual attention from strangers in
public) is a common occurrence among young adult women, with substantial health effects.
Self-objectification was found to be positively connected to stranger harassment. This was
true for women who employed typical coping strategies (passive, self-blame, or benign) to
deal with stranger harassment, but not for those who used an uncommon, aggressive coping
strategy (e.g., confronting the harasser). Stranger harassment experiences and self-
objectification were associated to women's fear of rape and perceived risk. Women who were
afraid of being raped were more likely to limit their freedom of movement. The findings
imply that stranger harassment might have both direct and indirect detrimental consequences
for women's lives.
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One aspect contributing to the rising wave of worry about violence in Bengaluru society is
violence against women. High-profile occurrences like this bring to light countless of less-
publicized, but no less horrible, cases of women being beaten or sexually assaulted.
What are the goals of interventions, who are they aimed at, and how can the many victims
who do not seek help be reached? Offender characteristics, for example, are factors that put
persons at risk of violence and provoke violence. The scope of domestic violence and sexual
assault in Bengaluru, as well as the financial and social implications to individuals, families,
and society
Despite widespread media attention and talk show appearances, the underlying nature of
violence against women remains mostly unknown and misunderstood. Understanding
Violence Against Women is the first step toward gaining knowledge that will aid in the
reduction of this national problem.
Women's and children's violence is a serious public health problem with societal
consequences. Although everyone is subject to violence, women and children are more
vulnerable because they often have fewer rights or are not adequately protected. In some
societies, certain forms of violence are socially or legally tolerated, putting women and
children at risk.
Despite the fact that research has indicated that the scope of such violence has escalated in
the last decade, there are still data gaps. Victims of violence of any kind are typically
unwilling to report crimes for fear of being stigmatized or evaluated by society. The fact that
assailants are frequently people women and children know exacerbates the situation, and
some countries lack laws or norms to protect victims exacerbates the problem. According to
some estimates, violence against women in various countries ranges from 15 to 71 percent,
while violence against children could reach 80 percent. These data show that violence has a
major impact on global health, as well as the prevalence of violence against women and
children.
Our society is rife with violence against women on every level and in every context. Murder,
rape, intimidation, pornography, job harassment, and incest are all part of a patriarchal
society-wide idea that women are the legitimate targets of male violence.
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The need to increase the quality, quantity, and comparability of worldwide data on physical
and sexual abuse is expanding, and this practical guidebook was created to meet that demand.
It presents a variety of new strategies that have been utilized to solve some of the
methodological and ethical issues of conducting research on violence against women. It will
be beneficial to people who want to conduct research on violence against women, particularly
in developing nations and other resource-poor contexts.
Preventing Violence Against Women and Children focuses on these parts of the cycle as they
pertain to violence transmission. Reducing violence before it starts, as well as preventing
recurrence, negative repercussions, and the transmission of violence to the next generation or
social level, are all intervention methods. In order to design the finest programmes, successful
solutions examine the context of the violence, such as the home, school, neighbourhood,
national, or regional settings.
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CHAPTER-5
LEARNINGS
I learned about women's safety precautions in Bengaluru through the above report. This
project describes the issues that women confront in various locations and circumstances.
Domestic violence has increased in both urban and rural areas, so we must take actions to
reduce women's problems.
Women's safety is a severe matter that has worsened in a variety of ways, including
mental, physical, and emotional abuse both inside and outside the house. Education is a
key method for communicating women's rights and legality, which leads to their safety.
"More than 85% of students are enrolled in college, which accounts for 70% of all crimes
against women." "At the collegiate level, it is critical to introduce and emphasize teaching
on women's safety," says Hazarika.
Women's safety and respect should be taught in schools, he believes, in order to modify
pupils' perspectives at a young age.
The 'Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005' was passed by the Indian
Parliament to protect women from domestic violence.
Women's safety has always been a priority for policymakers, academics, and
campaigners, but the UGC's new decision was prompted by a Parliamentary Standing
Committee on "Atrocities on Crimes Against Women and Children," which wants to
educate the youth.
The most important aspect of self-defence for women is the ability to defend themselves
against anything that is socially incorrect
Keep yourself in well-lit areas. Consider how the area will appear when you return at
night if you park during the day. Make sure there's enough light.
Make sure there's enough light. It aids women in becoming more peaceful,
understanding, and flexible, as well as gaining body and mental control, being more
responsive rather than reactive, being more attentive, and achieving cognitive awareness.
The Women Empowerment Cell aspires to create a safe and secure environment for all
female employees and students on campus. The Women Empowerment Cell (WEC) was
established to empower and protect the rights of female members of the college's
teachers, staff, and students.
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EXPERIENCE
A variety of schemes and novel implementations have been devised for women's safety.
The main goal of the study is to protect Bengaluru's women.
Because women are increasingly leaving the house to work and develop their careers in a
variety of fields, these types of concerns will irritate or make them fearful of leaving the
house.
All of this is taken care of by the government to ensure women's freedom.
Assist them in using bathrooms in public settings that are secure and sanitary.
Contribute a portion of the money raised through the aforesaid plans and funds to provide
suitable shelter and food for them.
Providing them with training, self-development programmes, and life skills instruction.
And, above all, #HearMeToo. All design and delivery should be centred on women and
girls.
Consult local women's and youth organisations when establishing initiatives, and build on
their best practises and evidence. Let us join forces with the numerous men and boys who
are champions for ending GBV.
Services must be brought to the most vulnerable women, married adolescents, adolescent
mothers, and disabled women and girls.
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CONCLUSION
The focus of this research is on women's issues and the government's safety measures in
Bengaluru. Reduced gender disparity in the workplace has increased women's access to the
economy. Women make up half of the world's population, and gender disparity exists in
every country. Entire societies will be doomed to fall short of their full potential until women
are given the same opportunities as men. A shift in social attitudes toward women is the most
pressing need of the hour. Domestic Violence Services for Women upholds the notion that
the perpetrator is totally responsible for his use of violence and should be held accountable.
We believe that domestic violence is a problem that affects everyone, and that we must all
work to eliminate it. Women's safety in Bengaluru has long been a problem for the country's
law enforcement agencies. In India, women experience rape, sexual molestation, child
marriage, and mental abuse, to name a few issues. In India, there are numerous regulations in
place to combat crime and provide a safe environment for women.
According to my research for this project, “A study on the importance of women's safety
measures in Bengaluru”, there are a number of schemes that have been enacted by the
Karnataka government for the safety of women at work, in public areas, and at educational
institutions. There are several safeguards in place for the security of women in Bengaluru as
well. Women are facing more challenges in various places, including sexual harassment,
abuse, and being exploited and forced to participate in illegal activities. The measures
outlined in my project will assist women in escaping these dangerous situations, allowing
them to protect themselves and seek assistance from others through the use of technology.
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