The BJP government has approved a plan to build only 36 of the initially proposed 660 rape crisis centres in the country, The Telegraph reports. Union women and child development minister, Maneka Gandhi had originally suggested that each of the 640 districts be equipped with one 'Nirbhaya' centre, in addition to 20 more in the six metros. Instead, these centres will now be limited to one per state and Union territory - a grand total of 36.

But here's what NaMo's government will give us, instead.

Each centre will have nine employees, including a paramedic, a lawyer, a counsellor and a retired police officer, not below the rank of an Inspector. The centre will also function as a short-stay home for the victims and will, if necessary, refer them to more permanent accommodation.

The new plans also include the creation of a 'national task force' to monitor the activities of these centres. And if we're lucky, the centres might be equipped with a video conferencing facility, with the police and the courts.

Source: Youth Ki Awaaz