Mumbai, March 14: Kusum Kandwal, the Chair of the Uttarakhand State Women’s Commission, conducted an unexpected inspection of the Women’s Help Desk and Cyber Cell in Kotdwar on Saturday.
During her visit, she reviewed the operations of the help desk and participated in counseling sessions, listening to the issues faced by the individuals present. Kandwal actively engaged in resolving ongoing disputes through dialogue and understanding, aiming to provide swift justice to the affected women.
While inspecting, the Chair inquired about the registered cases from the help desk. She noted that a total of 540 cases were recorded in the year 2025-26, all of which have been successfully resolved. In the first two months of 2026 (January-February), 112 new cases emerged, and the process for hearings and resolutions is progressing rapidly. Kandwal emphasized that the primary goal of the Women’s Help Desk is to deliver prompt justice to victimized women and to mend fractured families through mutual understanding.
Kandwal also inspected the Cyber Cell and issued strict directives to the officials. She stated that immediate action should be taken on cases related to online crimes against women, cyberbullying, and other forms of digital exploitation. Additionally, she instructed the implementation of special campaigns in schools and colleges to raise awareness among girls about the negative impacts of social media. Furthermore, she stressed the importance of disseminating information about internal complaint committees for the safety of female employees in private institutions and taking stringent measures against workplace harassment.
Kusum Kandwal affirmed that the Women’s Commission is fully committed to the safety and dignity of women. She highlighted that initiatives like the Help Desk and Cyber Cell play a crucial role in empowering women and ensuring they receive justice. She urged local authorities to provide all possible support to enhance the effectiveness of these centers.
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