India, Jan. 14 -- Hi
I am Uddeshya. I am physically handicapped, having Cerebral Palsy and am a national awardee). I am doing my B.A. Honours in Political Science from Hindu College, Delhi University.
We generally feel happy that patriarchal India has evolved now but the real picture is different and unbelievable. The National Commission of Women (NCW) received 13,410 complaints of crimes against women between March - September 2020, of which 4,350 were domestic violence. Complaints peaked in the March-May period, with 1/3rd of complaints being filed in these 3 months alone. Only 14% of women who have ever experienced violence seek help, thus making it clear that figures of reported violence are only the tip of the iceberg. And most impor...