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13/1/2016-WW Government of India Ministry of Women and Child Development Ke KKK RK OR EE TR * Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-1 Dated: 27 August, 2016 To of Accounts, The Chief Controller Principal Accounts Offic Ministry of Women & Child Development New Delhi Subject: Sanction for implementation of Mahila Police Volunteers (MPVs) at village to Government of Haryana during the financial year 2016-2017.
Madan/Sir, I am directed to convey the sanction of the President for payment of Rs.77,51,520/- (Rupees Seventy Seven Lakh Fifty One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty ) as 60% cost of Rs.

1,29,19,200 (Rupees One Crore Twenty Nine Lakh Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred) to the Government of Haryana as grants-in-aid for implementation of Mahila Police Volunteers (MPVs) in two village namely Karnal and Mohindergarh on pilot basis under Nirbhaya Fund during the financial year 2016-2017.

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As per the instruction of the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, funds released to the States/UTs from the said major head 3601/3602 shall be necessarily with cost sharing from the States/UTs at 60:40 cost sharing ratio except in case of North Eastern State, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir where the share of Centre and State/UTs will be in the ratio of 90:10.
The component wise overall ceiling for grant for implementation of Mahila Police Volunteers (MPVs) as approved by the SFC in the meeting held on 19.07.2016 are as under: SI.

No I 2 3 | Items/Components Out of Pocket Expenses @1000 Rs per month for 976 MPVs in 2 Districts Onetime expenses for TA/DA for MPVs for three days training @ Rs 400 per day i.e.

400X3 days =1200 in for 976 MPVs in 2 Districts Rewards for Outstanding MPV Performer @ Rs 18000 for 2 districts Total Ceiling of expenditure (Rs.)
1,17,12,000 11,71,200 36,000 1,29,19,200 2 The payment is provisional and is subject to final adjustment in the light of the audited The expenditure is debitable to 3601 (Major Head)- Grant in aid to State Government ; 03- 4.

Grants for Central Plan Schemes (Sub Major Head), 356-Social Welfare- Woemn’s Welfare (Minor Head), 03- Nirbhaya Fund, 03 —Other Scheme funded through Nirbhaya Fund in Demand No.

97 Ministry of Women & Child Development 2016-17.


8००४ (SHAILENDRA 2 REEL) Under Secreiary 'y oi Women & Child Bey.

on Govt.

of India, New { 5.

The amount of grant-in-aid is finally adjustable in the books of the Principal Pay and Accounts Office, Ministry of Women & Child Development, D-Wing, Ground Floor, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.

The payment of the State would be arranged through the Reserve Bank of India, Nagpur.
The State Accountant General will send intimation regarding receipt of grant-in-aid to the Principal Pay & Accounts Office, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Shastri Bhawan, D-Wing, Ground Floor, New Delhi.

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The pattern of grants has been approved by the Ministry of Finance.

This sanction is being issued in conformity with the rules and principles of the scheme approved by the Competent Authority.
This 7. dated 27.07.2016 and with approval of Secretary (MWCD) dated 28.07.2016. the concurrence of JS& FA vide sanction issues with their Dy.

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21980 Yours sincerely, gue® (Shailendra Kureel) Under Secretary to the Government of India Tel: 011-23073119 vA Copy forwarded to: (SHAILENDRA KUREE 1) The Principal Secretary, Department of Women and Child Developiiiérity Government.of,, Govt.

of India, New Del; Haryana nder Secretar 2) The Accountant General, Government of Haryana.
3) The Director of Audit, Central Revenues, AGCR Building, I.P.

Estate, New Delhi.

4) Ministry of Finance, D/o Expenditure, (Plan Finance Division), North Block, N. Delhi.

5) Guard Files/Sanction Folder.

6) 7) Pay & Accounts Officer, Ministry of Women & Child Development, New Delhi.

Sr. Technical Director, NIC, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi for uploading the sanction order on the web-site of the Ministry.
vl ¢ poe - (Shailendra Kureel) Under Secretary to the Government of India (SHAILENDRA KUR [| d Nnder Sar ai VOLUNTEERS (MPVs) MAHILA POLICE MAHILA POLICE VOLUNTEERS (MPVs) SECTION — 1: INTRODUCTION SECTION – 1: INTRODUCTION Gender-Based Violence (GBV) faced by women both in public and private spaces, 1.1.
1.1 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) faced by women both in public and private spaces, including domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, voyeurism, stalking etc are a major including domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, voyeurism, stalking etc are a major threat to women equality and empowerment.

A gender responsive police service requires threat to women equality and empowerment.
A gender responsive police service requires specific training, increased presence of female personnel within the police force and specific training, increased presence of female personnel within the police force and community outreach to integrate gender issues into policies, protocols and operational community outreach to integrate gender issues into policies, protocols and operational procedures.

procedures.
procedures.

In recent years, there has been enactment of various legislations by the Parliament 1.2 1.2 In recent years, there has been enactment of various legislations by the Parliament which address the issue of GBV i.e.

the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013, the Sexual which address the issue of GBV i.e.
the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, and provided an the Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, the Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and provided an 2005 opportunity to women facing violence to take the recourse to law.
According to the latest opportunity to women facing violence to take the recourse to law.
According to the latest National Crime Records Bureau data, during the year 2014, 3,37,922 incidences of crime National Crime Records Bureau data, during the year 2014, 3,37,922 incidences of crime against women (both under Indian Penal Code and other laws) were reported as against against women (both under Indian Penal Code and other laws) were reported as against the 3,09,546 cases reported during 2013. the 3,09,546 cases reported during 2013.
As observed by the Working Group on Women’s Agency and Empowerment,1 these As observed by the Working Group on Women’s Agency and Empowerment,' these numbers have to be viewed keeping in mind that not all crimes against women are numbers have to be viewed keeping in mind that not all crimes against women are reported.

The actual numbers may give even greater cause for concern.’ reported.
The actual numbers may give even greater cause for concern.’ Role of Police is pivotal in safety and security of citizens in general and women in 1.3.

1.3 Role of Police is pivotal in safety and security of citizens in general and women in To increase the visibility of women in the police force, Home Ministry has particular.

particular.
particular.

To increase the visibility of women in the police force, Home Ministry has carried forward the initiative to give 33% reservation to women in police force by carried forward the initiative to give 33% reservation to women in police force by in UTs and propagating in the States.

There has been an increasing implementing it implementing it in UTs and propagating in the States.
There has been an increasing emphasis on gender sensitivity of police force through training programmes, performance emphasis on gender sensitivity of police force through training programmes, performance appraisal, women police stations to tackle crime against women.

A recent advisory dated appraisal, women police stations to tackle crime against women.
A recent advisory dated 12th May, 2015 by the Home Ministry stresses on the need for sensitivity in handling 120 May, 2015 by the Home Ministry stresses on the need for sensitivity in handling women’s issues.

women’s issues.
1 ‘Report Of The Working Group On Women’s Agency And Empowerment, 12th Five Year Plan Report Of The Working Group On Women’s Agency And Empowerment, 12th Five Year Plan 1 a matter of common knowledge that women who are victim of 1.4 1.4 However, it is a matter of common knowledge that women who are victim of However, it is violence or harassment may not find it easty to approach the police or other authorities violence or harassment may not find it easty to approach the police or other authorities for getting help or support.
It would, therefore, be desirable to provide them an effective for getting help or support.

It would, therefore, be desirable to provide them an effective alternative for getting help and support.

alternative for getting help and support.
In order to promote these objectives and increase focused community outreach, 1.5 1.5 In order to promote these objectives and increase focused community outreach, Government of India envisages engagement/ nomination of Mahila Police Volunteers Government of India envisages engagement/ nomination of Mahila Police Volunteers (MPVs) in all States and UTs who will act as a link between police and community and (MPVs) in all States and UTs who will act as a link between police and community and facilitate women in distress.
This will be done in a phased manner.

facilitate women in distress.

This will be done in a phased manner.

SECTION - 2: SECTION – 2: 2.1 VISION 2.1 VISION MPVs are envisaged as empowered, responsible, socially aware women for fostering MPVs are envisaged as empowered, responsible, socially aware women for fostering leadership in local settings to facilitate police outreach on gender concerns.

They will be leadership in local settings to facilitate police outreach on gender concerns.
They will be an interface between the society and police.

an interface between the society and police.

2.2, OBJECTIVES 2.2 OBJECTIVES An MPV will serve as a public-police interface in order to fight crime against 2.2.1.

2.2.1 An MPV will serve as a public-police interface in order to fight crime against women.

The broad mandate of MPVs is to report incidences of violence against women women.
The broad mandate of MPVs is to report incidences of violence against women such as domestic violence, child marriage, dowry harassment and violence faced by such as domestic violence, child marriage, dowry harassment and violence faced by women in public spaces.

She will act as a role model for the community.

women in public spaces.

She will act as a role model for the community.

2.2.2, An MPV is an honorary position.

2.2.2 An MPV is an honorary position.


2.3 COVERAGE 2.3 COVERAGE The Scheme in the first phase will be implemented on pilot basis in all States and UTs.

In The Scheme in the first phase will be implemented on pilot basis in all States and UTs.
In the first phase, two districts from every state and one district from every UT shall be the first phase, two districts from every state and one district from every UT shall be chosen on the basis of the following criteria:- chosen on the basis of the following criteria:- 2 i.

Child Sex Ratio (CSR) Child Sex Ratio (CSR) 1. ii.

Crime against Women li.


Crime against Women The final selection of the district/districts would be the responsibility of the concerned The final selection of the district/districts would be the responsibility of the concerned State/UT.

State/UT.
State/UT.

2.4 FUNCTIONS OF MPVs 2.4 FUNCTIONS OF MPVs An MPV could be any woman who is socially and voluntarily committed towards An MPV could be any woman who is socially and voluntarily committed towards empowerment of women and girls, willing to raise her voice against gender based empowerment of women and girls, willing to raise her voice against gender based violence and support the police in creating a gender just society free from violence.


The MPVs will be chosen by the Home Department of the concerned State/UT through The MPVs will be chosen by the Home Department of the concerned State/UT through the Superintendent of Police of the district.

The MPV will directly report to the Circle the Superintendent of Police of the district.

The MPV will directly report to the Circle Inspector in the Police Thana.

Inspector in the Police Thana.


A woman nominated as an MPV shall be entrusted with the task of acting as a link A woman nominated as an MPV shall be entrusted with the task of acting as a link between the police and the society on gender concerns.

MPVs will as act as a facilitating between the police and the society on gender concerns.

MPVs will as act as a facilitating link between the citizens and the police.

link between the citizens and the police.


During the course of her work, she shall undertake the following activities: During the course of her work, she shall undertake the following activities: i.

Create awareness of the existing services available for women and children for 1.
Create awareness of the existing services available for women and children for example, One Stop Centers (OSC), Short Stay Homes, Shelters, Police Helpline 100, example, One Stop Centers (OSC), Short Stay Homes, Shelters, Police Helpline 100, Women’s Helpline 181, Childline 1098, Mobile Application for Emergency (Himmat Women’s Helpline 181, Childline 1098, Mobile Application for Emergency (Himmat App).

App).

ii.

Inform the police personnel about any unpleasant behavior or untoward incidences ul.
Inform the police personnel about any unpleasant behavior or untoward incidences against women and girls in the community.

against women and girls in the community.

iii.

Act as an additional intelligence collection unit of the area regarding all issues ili.
Act as an additional intelligence collection unit of the area regarding all issues pertaining to women in that area--spotting of new and suspicious arrivals in the pertaining to women in that area--spotting of new and suspicious arrivals in the village; information about missing women or children of the area; substance abuse village; information about missing women or children of the area; substance abuse and deviant behaviour among school children and college students.


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Report incidences of missing children, violence against women such as domestic Report incidences of missing children, violence against women such as domestic 1५. violence, child marriage, dowry harassment, trafficking and any other form of violence, child marriage, dowry harassment, trafficking and any other form of violence faced by women in both public and private spaces.
In case of missing violence faced by women in both public and private spaces.

In case of missing children, or child abuse cases, MPV shall immediately call up 1098 and inform children, or child abuse cases, MPV shall immediately call up 1098 and inform police.

police.
police.

v. Mobilize and facilitate Mahila aur Shishu Rakshak Dal (MASRD) preferably of 10- Mobilize and facilitate Mahila aur Shishu Rakshak Dal (MASRD) preferably of 10- 12 members (similar to “Shaurya Dal” - A community led initiative to curb violence 12 members (similar to “Shaurya Dal” - A community led initiative to curb violence in Madhya Pradesh).

MASRDs may comprise of local against women and girls against women and girls in Madhya Pradesh).
MASRDs may comprise of local leader, Sarpanch/ward member/Resident Welfare Association member, Teacher, leader, Sarpanch/ward member/Resident Welfare Association member, Teacher, Social Worker, SHG member, Counsellor, Local Media representative, Frontline Social Worker, SHG member, Counsellor, Local Media representative, Frontline as Community Workers (ASHA, AWW)/ Community /Youth volunteers to Workers (ASHA, AWW)/ Community /Youth volunteers to act as Community act Watch Groups.
The concept of MASRD and procedure for formation of these groups Watch Groups.

The concept of MASRD and procedure for formation of these groups is given at Annexure I.

In addition, the existing groups working in the community is given at Annexure I.

In addition, the existing groups working in the community on women empowerment issues may be integrated with MASRDs.

on women empowerment issues may be integrated with MASRDs.

vi.
vi.

Mandatory visit of the local Anganwadi Centre once in a week on the day when the Mandatory visit of the local Anganwadi Centre once in a week on the day when the Vi.

ANMs and ASHA workers also visit the Anganwadi.

This will facilitate building ANMs and ASHA workers also visit the Anganwadi.

This will facilitate building partnerships and provide a platform to meet women.

partnerships and provide a platform to meet women.

vii.
vii.

Familiarize herself with the existing awareness generating websites/portals such as Familiarize herself with the existing awareness generating websites/portals such as Vil.

Wwww.wed.nic.in and resources related to informational/educational material for www.wcd.nic.in and resources related to informational/educational material for sensitizing women/girls and children.

sensitizing women/girls and children.

viii.


Conduct one-to-one meetings, home visits, community meetings, Focus Group Conduct one-to-one meetings, home visits, community meetings, Focus Group vill.

discussions to build confidence among women, families and peer groups to approach discussions to build confidence among women, families and peer groups to approach the Local Police, Women Helpline and One Stop Center in times of need.

the Local Police, Women Helpline and One Stop Center in times of need.

ix.
ix.

Establish linkages with Protection Officers under “The Protection of Women from Establish linkages with Protection Officers under “The Protection of Women from 1X.

for convergence and Domestic Violence Act, 2005” at Domestic Violence Act, 2005” at district/ block level for convergence and district/ block level coordination.

coordination.

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Tie -up and be in constant touch with the other stakeholders on women's and in constant touch with the other stakeholders on women's and Tie -up and be children's issues--the police station concerned especially the women police personnel children's issues--the police station concerned especially the women police personnel posted there, ANMs, ASHA workers, women homeguards, NSS, NCC, Mahila posted there, ANMs, ASHA workers, women homeguards, NSS, NCC, Mahila mandal workers, women’s collectives, SHGs, Mahila Samakhya (wherever SHGs, Mahila Samakhya (wherever mandal workers, women’s collectives, available).
available).

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Participate in the meetings of Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Committee the meetings of Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Committee xi.

Participate in (VHSNC), Gram Sabhas, Special Gram Sabha, Mahila Gram Sabha on regular basis (VHSNC), Gram Sabhas, Special Gram Sabha, Mahila Gram Sabha on regular basis and raise issues affecting women in these forums.

and raise issues affecting women in these forums.

xii.
xii.

Engage and provide suggestions and feedback to the local administration and police xii.

Engage and provide suggestions and feedback to the local administration and police about improving access to services and other related information.

about improving access to services and other related information.

2.5 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 2.5 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA i. MPV should be a female.

i. MPV should be a female.

ii.

She should not be less than 21 years of age.

ii.


She should not be less than 21 years of age.

iii.

The incumbent must possess at least 12th pass certificate.

iii.

The incumbent must possess at least 12" pass certificate.

iv.

She should be from the same geographical area, conversant with the local dialects.

iv.

She should be from the same geographical area, conversant with the local dialects.
v. She must not have been convicted or imprisoned for the violation of any criminal v. She must not have been convicted or imprisoned for the violation of any criminal law.

law.

vi.

No criminal proceedings must have been instituted against her.

vi.

No criminal proceedings must have been instituted against her.

vii.

She should not be a member of any political party.

vii.

She should not be a member of any political party.


2.6 SELECTION PROCESS 2.6 SELECTION PROCESS An MPV shall be selected by the Superintendent of Police (SP) of the respective districts.

An MPV shall be selected by the Superintendent of Police (SP) of the respective districts.

At least 1 MPV shall be engaged in each and every Panchayat/ Ward.

Bigger villages can At least 1 MPV shall be engaged in each and every Panchayat/ Ward.
Bigger villages can have more than 1 MPV depending upon the area/ requirement.

have more than 1 MPV depending upon the area/ requirement.

2.6.1 Suggestive Process of selection of MPVs 2.6.1 Suggestive Process of selection of MPVs The process of selection of MPVs at district level should be done by the Senior The process of selection of MPVs at district level should be done by the Senior Superintendant of Police in consultation with the Director General of Police of the State.


The suggestive selection process is as follows: The suggestive selection process is as follows: i.

Issue of notice in Local Thana/Police Chowki/Panchayat Office/ Municipal Issue of notice in Local Thana/Police Chowki/Panchayat Office/ Municipal 1.
Office, Office, publicity publicity Officer/ through through Tehsildar/ Block Development Officer/ Development Tehsildar/ Block AWWs/ANMs/ASHAs/PS/OP/DySP/SP Office/ DM Office.

AWWs/ANMs/ASHAs/PS/OP/DySP/SP Office/ DM Office.

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Applications from suitable candidates shall be invited giving time of at least 1 Applications from suitable candidates shall be invited giving time of at least 1 il.

month.

A model application form is placed at Annexure II.

month.
month.

A model application form is placed at Annexure II.

iii.

Applications shall be received by Superintendent of Police (SP) of the area.

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Applications shall be received by Superintendent of Police (SP) of the area.

An appropriate mechanism shall be worked out at district level with the criterion for appropriate mechanism shall be worked out at district level with the criterion for selection and rejection of candidates.

selection and rejection of candidates.

iv.


Short-listing of eligible candidates shall be done by a Screening Committee.

Short-listing of eligible candidates shall be done by a Screening Committee.
1५. v. After verification of the credentials of the shortlisted candidates, the incumbents After verification of the credentials of the shortlisted candidates, the incumbents can be called by the Senior Superintendent of Police heading committee for can be called by the Senior Superintendent of Police heading committee for interview and selection.

interview and selection.

vi.

SP will issue Appointment Orders to the selected candidates.

SP will issue Appointment Orders to the selected candidates.

Vi.
Vi.

Members from the existing groups which are working at the grassroots for combating Members from the existing groups which are working at the grassroots for combating violence against women in different may be encouraged to apply for MPV.

violence against women in different may be encouraged to apply for MPV.
During the course of appointment, selected candidate will submit a “Self-Declaration” During the course of appointment, selected candidate will submit a “Self-Declaration” that she has no criminal proceeding against her and has no political affiliation.

that she has no criminal proceeding against her and has no political affiliation.
Screening Committee and its composition 2.6.2 2.6.2 Screening Committee and its composition The Screening Committee shall be headed by District SP and shall have the following The Screening Committee shall be headed by District SP and shall have the following composition: composition: 1.

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Y F 4.


5. w a Deputy Deputy Superintendent of Police of the Superintendent of Police of Division Division Circle Inspector Circle Inspector District Panchayat Officer District Panchayat Officer Program Officer, ICDS Program Officer, ICDS 1 member from Civil Society Organization 1 member from Civil Society Organizations At least one member be a woman or a lady officer.

At least one member be a woman or a lady officer.


: : : : : Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Co-opted Co-opted Member Member 6 2.7 TERM OF THE MPVs 2.7 TERM OF THE MPVs The initial term of MPV will be for two years only and will be reviewed half yearly.

The The initial term of MPV will be for two years only and will be reviewed half yearly.

The termination of MPV can be done any time based on the review of performance.


the MPV.

The reasons for termination would be duly communicated in writing to The reasons for termination would be duly communicated in writing to the MPV.

Termination orders will be given only by SP.

Termination orders will be given only by SP.


Re-selection of MPV could be done from the pool of waitlisted candidates drawn at the Re-selection of MPV could be done from the pool of waitlisted candidates drawn at the time of selection by the Committee.

time of selection by the Committee.

2.8» PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 2.8 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Quarterly report will be submitted by Dy.

SP to SP on the performance of an MPV.

Quarterly report will be submitted by Dy.

SP to SP on the performance of an MPV.


2.9 TERMINATION 2.9 TERMINATION The termination/removal of the MPV may be done by the SP concerned keeping in view The termination/removal of the MPV may be done by the SP concerned keeping in view the performance and misconduct, if any.

The conditions in which the termination can the performance and misconduct, if any.

The conditions in which the termination can happen: happen: i.
If the person so appointed is found to have concealed any criminal record either in If the person so appointed is found to have concealed any criminal record either in 1. past or present, or presented any forged or false document, she shall be terminated past or present, or presented any forged or false document, she shall be terminated with immediate effect.

with immediate effect.

ii.

Conviction by the court of law.

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Conviction by the court of law.


However, MPVs can also tender resignation voluntarily for which at least 1 month notice However, MPVs can also tender resignation voluntarily for which at least 1 month notice should be given.

No prosecution or legal proceedings will be initiated against MPVs for should be given.

No prosecution or legal proceedings will be initiated against MPVs for any bonafide activity undertaken in good faith.

any bonafide activity undertaken in good faith.
SECTION 3: IDENTITY CARDS TO MPVs SECTION 3: IDENTITY CARDS TO MPVs MPVs will be an honorary position comprising of trained cadre of women who shall be MPVs will be an honorary position comprising of trained cadre of women who shall be given an Identity Card to authenticate their identity, engagement with the public and the given an Identity Card to authenticate their identity, engagement with the public and the 7 7 activities they undertake to ensure their mandate.
A sample Identity Card and “Do’s and activities they undertake to ensure their mandate.

A sample Identity Card and “Do’s and Don’ts” related to it is placed at Annexure ITI.

Don’ts” related to it is placed at Annexure III.


SECTION 4: REWARD AND RECOGNITION SECTION 4: REWARD AND RECOGNITION to be maintained and The Minutes of the Meeting and contribution of the MPVs is The Minutes of the Meeting and contribution of the MPVs is to be maintained and outstanding performers are to be rewarded at annual functions---both at the district as outstanding performers are to be rewarded at annual functions---both at the district as well as at the State level.

well as at the State level.


The three outstanding performers shall be chosen from all the MPVs in the district and The three outstanding performers shall be chosen from all the MPVs in the district and would be given a cash reward of Rs.

10,000/-, Rs.

5,000/- and Rs.

3000/- respectively in would be given a cash reward of Rs.

10,000/-, Rs.

5,000/- and Rs.

3000/- respectively in the order of merit.

the order of merit.

SECTION 5: REPORTING AND MONITORING SECTION 5: REPORTING AND MONITORING i.
A list of all the MPVs engaged in a particular district along with their contact details A list of all the MPVs engaged in a particular district along with their contact details and verification status shall be maintained with the SP’s Office.

and verification status shall be maintained with the SP’s Office.

ii.

The list of all the selected MPVs within the district shall be available at the office of il.
The list of all the selected MPVs within the district shall be available at the office of District Superintendent of Police/ SDPO/ PS/ OPs, Program Officer (ICDS) and the District Superintendent of Police/ SDPO/ PS/ OPs, Program Officer (ICDS) and the office of Collector/ SDO/ BDO/ Tehsildar.

office of Collector/ SDO/ BDO/ Tehsildar.

iii.

While working as MPVs, they will submit periodical reports on the issues of While working as MPVs, they will submit periodical reports on the issues of il.
violence against women/ gender concerns within their local area.

A Monitoring and violence against women/ gender concerns within their local area.

A Monitoring and reporting template is placed as Annexure IV.

reporting template is placed as Annexure IV.

iv.

It will also include summary of all cases reported by them to the local authorities, It will also include summary of all cases reported by them to the local authorities, 1५. their outcomes and the challenges faced by them during case intervention.


v. The Police Stations (SHOs Circle Officers) concerned must convene a monthly The Police Stations (SHOs Circle Officers) concerned must convene a monthly meeting which must be attended by these MPVs.

If something emergent occurs she meeting which must be attended by these MPVs.

If something emergent occurs she must definitely meet the police officers concerned immediately.
The minutes of the must definitely meet the police officers concerned immediately.

The minutes of the meeting must be properly maintained.

meeting must be properly maintained.

vi.

No sub-judice matter or those under investigation is to be discussed in the meetings No sub-judice matter or those under investigation is to be discussed in the meetings Vi.

of MPVs.

of MPVs.

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In case the MPV is facing any difficulty in performing her duties, the SP should In case the MPV is facing any difficulty in performing her duties, the SP should personally intervene to resolve the same.

personally intervene to resolve the same.

SECTION 6: TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING SECTION 6: TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING i.

A Model Training Module will be prepared by Bureau of Police Research and i.
A Model Training Module will be prepared by Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) with support from Training Division.

ADG, BPR&D will Development (BPR&D) with support from Training Division.

ADG, BPR&D will coordinate this process by constituting a committee which would include nominees coordinate this process by constituting a committee which would include nominees from WCD, TISS and reputed Experts/NGOs.

from WCD, TISS and reputed Experts/NGOs.

ii.


A multi-layer model of training would be sued to induct, orient and sensitize the il.

A multi-layer model of training would be sued to induct, orient and sensitize the MPVs in districts.

The Master Trainers (five from each state, two from each UT) MPVs in districts.
The Master Trainers (five from each state, two from each UT) would be selected and trained by BP&RD, who will in turn go and train the MPVs in would be selected and trained by BP&RD, who will in turn go and train the MPVs in the districts.

the districts.

iii.

Training programmes shall be organized by the Superintendent of Police to equip ili.
Training programmes shall be organized by the Superintendent of Police to equip MPVs with adequate knowledge and capabilities to execute the responsibilities MPVs with adequate knowledge and capabilities to execute the responsibilities assigned to them assigned to them iv.

A three day training capsule for MPVs would be developed comprising of classroom three day training capsule for MPVs would be developed comprising of classroom iv.
A training/lectures/practical training on self defence and induction training, women training/lectures/practical training on self defence and induction training, women related laws/legislations, police procedures and field visits to preventive authorities related laws/legislations, police procedures and field visits to preventive authorities established to combat violence within the district i.e.

Local Police Thana/Prison, One established to combat violence within the district i.e.
Local Police Thana/Prison, One Stop Center, Short Stay Homes/Swadhar Homes, AWC, PHC and other service Stop Center, Short Stay Homes/Swadhar Homes, AWC, PHC and other service delivery institutions at the grassroot level.

delivery institutions at the grassroot level.


v. The Induction training shall focus on making them aware about women related laws, v. The Induction training shall focus on making them aware about women related laws, police procedures, preventive authorities established to combat violence within the police procedures, preventive authorities established to combat violence within the district i.e.

police, Women Helpline, One Stop Center and other related subjects.

district i.e.
district i.e.

police, Women Helpline, One Stop Center and other related subjects.

vi.

The State authorities will also organize periodical refresher trainings for MPVs to vi.

The State authorities will also organize periodical refresher trainings for MPVs to keep them in tune with latest development in policies and procedures.

keep them in tune with latest development in policies and procedures.
SECTION 7: ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION & AWARENESS SECTION 7: ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION & AWARENESS GENERATION GENERATION The Home Department at State/District level may widely publicize about the MPV The Home Department at State/District level may widely publicize about the MPV initiative to inform the target group about presence of MPV in a given GP/Ward.

All initiative to inform the target group about presence of MPV in a given GP/Ward.
All 9 women from her geographical domain need to know that in times of crisis, they can reach women from her geographical domain need to know that in times of crisis, they can reach out to the MPVs.

This may be done through mass awareness efforts such as the following: out to the MPVs.
This may be done through mass awareness efforts such as the following: i. Informing women (target group of MPV) about deployment of Mahila Police i. Informing women (target group of MPV) about deployment of Mahila Police Volunteers: Volunteers:  Issue of notifications about MPVs with their contact details, phone numbers etc.

Issue of notifications about MPVs with their contact details, phone numbers etc.
and displaying the notice prominently in key public places/offices/locations where and displaying the notice prominently in key public places/offices/locations where people congregate for work including local Police Stations, office of the Gram people congregate for work including local Police Stations, office of the Gram Govt.

Panchayat/ Panchayat/ Sarpanch, Anganwadi Centres, Municipal/Ward Offices, Govt.
Sarpanch, Anganwadi Centres, Municipal/Ward Offices, Hospitals, Local Courts, Offices of BDO, DC/DM, SP etc.

This notification should Hospitals, Local Courts, Offices of BDO, DC/DM, SP etc.

This notification should to include Names, Phone numbers and GP/Municipal Ward details of all MPVs to include Names, Phone numbers and GP/Municipal Ward details of all MPVs within a Sub-Division.

within a Sub-Division.


 Local AWWs and ASHAs may also be shared the list so that while working with Local AWWs and ASHAs may also be shared the list so that while working with local women they can further disseminate the information.

local women they can further disseminate the information.

 Local Community Radio Stations to publicise their names, wherever possible.

Local Community Radio Stations to publicise their names, wherever possible.

 State Govt.
 State Govt.

could run a short but high intensity radio campaign to inform the target State Govt.

could run a short but high intensity radio campaign to inform the target group of women about the MPV initiative and encourage them to take their help group of women about the MPV initiative and encourage them to take their help and support in times of need or crisis.

and support in times of need or crisis.

 The same campaign may be run through Social Media too without any cost.


Staying Connected: In order to make the MPVs effective and to keep them ii.

ii.
ii.

Staying Connected: In order to make the MPVs effective and to keep them connected with each other and to the concerned Police officials, they should be provided connected with each other and to the concerned Police officials, they should be provided with mobile connections with monthly data packs (fixed) so that they can use the cell with mobile connections with monthly data packs (fixed) so that they can use the cell phone for the purpose of their work.

phone for the purpose of their work.


 MPVs may stay connected with each other to the local SHO through social MPVs may stay connected with each other to the local SHO through social networking applications.

networking applications.

 Through such a group such as WhatsApp- photos, audio, video etc can be easily Through such a group such as WhatsApp- photos, audio, video etc can be easily shared by the victims.

shared by the victims.


 In case any MPV is faced with a threat/crisis, it may be shared in the group also so In case any MPV is faced with a threat/crisis, it may be shared in the group also so that others may become more alert and cautious and avert possible threats.

that others may become more alert and cautious and avert possible threats.
10 10 Annexure – I I Annexure — Formation of Mahila aur Shishu Rakshak Dals (MASRDs)- A best practice from Formation of Mahila aur Shishu Rakshak Dals (MASRDs)- A best practice from Madhya Pradesh’s Shaurya Dal Initiative Madhya Pradesh’s Shaurya Dal Initiative Mahila aur Shishu Rakshak Dal (MASRD) is a socially conscious, highly empowered Mahila aur Shishu Rakshak Dal (MASRD) is a socially conscious, highly empowered and motivated group of men and women who volunteer to curb violence against and motivated group of men and women who volunteer to curb violence against women/girls and children in their community.
MASRD is preferably a group of 10-12 women/girls and children in their community.

MASRD is preferably a group of 10-12 members, both men and women who are motivated, proactive and have a say over the members, both men and women who are motivated, proactive and have a say over the leader, Sarpanch/ Ward member/ community.

MASRDs may comprise of local community.


MASRDs may comprise of local leader, Sarpanch/ Ward member/ Resident Welfare Association member, Teacher, Social Worker, SHG member, Resident Welfare Association member, Teacher, Social Worker, SHG member, Workers (ASHA, AWW)/ Counsellor, Counsellor, Local Media representative, Frontline Workers (ASHA, AWW)/ Media representative, Frontline Local Community / Youth volunteers to act as Community Watch Groups.


Mahila Police Volunteer (MPV) will have the responsibility to motivate and mobilize Mahila Police Volunteer (MPV) will have the responsibility to motivate and mobilize individuals to form themselves into MASRDs.

The MASRD will work in close The MASRD will work in close individuals to form themselves into MASRDs.

coordination with the MPV to support women in distress.

coordination with the MPV to support women in distress.
MASRD will function on the principle of Community Partnership and Action and will MASRD will function on the principle of Community Partnership and Action and will act as Community Watch Groups to curb violence against women/girls and report any act as Community Watch Groups to curb violence against women/girls and report any untoward incidence in the community.

These groups will also work on the preventive untoward incidence in the community.
These groups will also work on the preventive laws, aspects aspects of sensitizing and educating the community about the existing laws, and educating the community about the of sensitizing existing legislations, schemes and programmes for women and children.

It will encourage legislations, schemes and programmes for women and children.
It will encourage community members to be responsible for creating safe environment for women/girls community members to be responsible for creating safe environment for women/girls and children.

and children.

11 11 yY ANNEXURE II ANNEXURE कर समाज की ओर Towards a new dawn APPLICATION FORM FOR ENGAGEMENT AS AN MPV APPLICATION FORM FOR ENGAGEMENT AS AN MPV 1.

Name .

Name : _________________________________ 2.

Date of Birth Date of Birth : DDMMYYYY : DDMMYYYY 3.

State/ UT State/ UT 4.


District District : _________________________________ : _________________________________ Photograph of the Photograph of the Applicant Applicant Signature of the Signature of the Applicant Applicant 5.

Residential address Residential address : ______________________________________________ ________________________________________________ 6.

Nearest Police Station : ____________________________________ Nearest Police Station : 7.

Mobile No : ________________________ Mobile No 8.


Email Address .

: ________________________ Email Address 9.

Aadhaar Card No/Any other Govt.

ID Proof: ________________________ 9.

Aadhaar Card No/Any other Govt.

ID Proof: 10.

Educational Qualification: _________________________________________ 10.

Educational Qualification: 11.

Why do you want to become an MPV (not more than 100 words)?

11.

Why do you want to become an MPV (not more than 100 words)?

12 12 12.
12 12 12.

List your previous achievements, if any: 12.

List your previous achievements, if any: ________________________________________________________________ 13.

Please tell us about any background work or volunteering experience in in 13.

Please about any background work or volunteering experience tell us school/college/community/NGO etc.

where you have demonstrated leadership school/college/community/NGO etc.
where you have demonstrated leadership skills relevant to the role you are applying for: skills relevant to the role you are applying for: __________________________________________________________________ 14.

Have you ever been arrested, indicted, or summoned into court as a defendant in a 14.
Have you ever been arrested, indicted, or summoned into court as a defendant in a criminal proceeding, or convicted, fined or imprisoned for the violation of any criminal proceeding, or convicted, fined or imprisoned for the violation of any law?

law?

__________ If yes, give details: ___________________________________ If yes, give details: 15.

Are you a member of any political party?

________________________________ 15.

Are you a member of any political party?

16.


Any other information: ______________________________________________ 16.

Any other information: *Please attach valid Identity Proof with this form *Please attach valid Identity Proof with this form I certify that the above particulars are true, complete and correct to the best of my I certify that the above particulars are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and no material has been concealed therefrom.


Signature of Applicant of Applicant Signature 13 13 MPV MPV Badge Badge Photograph Photograph (Passport size) (Passport size) Sample Identity Card Card Sample Identity Name of the State: Name of the State: Address: Address: Telephone Telephone Email: Email: ANNEXURE III ANNEXURE III Logo Logo of of State State Police MAHILA POLICE VOLUNTEER MAHILA POLICE VOLUNTEER S.No.

: S.No.
: S.No.

: Name Name : _____________________________________________ Date of Birth: Date of Birth: ____________________________________________ __ Address : ______________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ Valid from : _____________________to _______________________ Valid from: to Identity Card No.

: Identity Card No.

: __________/_________________/________________ / / ० 1.

Possession of I-Card is mandatory while on Duty.


Possession of I-Card is mandatory while on Duty.

S 2.

Identity Card is to be shown only when asked.

Identity Card is to be shown only when asked.

N 3.

This I-card is non-transferable.

This I-card is non-transferable.

W 4.

State Police force will not be liable or responsible for misuse of the I- State Police force will not be liable or responsible for misuse of the I- P Card.

Card.

5.
Card.

5.

Report loss/theft of card immediately to the Police and lodge an FIR.

Report loss/theft of card immediately to the Police and lodge an FIR.

6.

This card must be returned when directed and surrendered on .

This card must be returned when directed and surrendered on Date of Issue: Termination of tenure.

Termination of tenure.


Date of Issue: Stamp Stamp 14 छ REPORTING FORMAT FOR MPV REPORTING FORMAT FOR MPV ANNEXURE IV ANNEXURE IV Name of the MPV Name of the MPV Reporting Period Reporting Period : : State: __________ State: District: ____________ District: Local Police Station: ____________ Local Police Station: 1.

Number of cases reported: 1.


Number of cases reported: Age Group Age Group (in years) (in years) Police | Helpline | OSC | Any other Police Helpline OSC Any other Nature of crime Nature of crime Referred to Referred to Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Rape Rape Sexual Offence/ Sexual Offence/ Harassment (such as Harassment (such as Rape, Stalking, Rape, Stalking, Voyeurism etc.)

Voyeurism etc.)
Voyeurism etc.)

Acid attack Acid attack Child Sexual Abuse Child Sexual Abuse Child Marriage Child Marriage Missing/ Kidnapping Missing/ Kidnapping Dowry Dowry Any other crime/ Any other crime/ grievance (please grievance (please specify): specify): Any Counselling done Any Counselling done by MPVs — details be by MPVs – details be given given 2.

No.

of formation of Mahila aur Shishu Rakshak Dals facilitated: No.

of formation of Mahila aur Shishu Rakshak Dals facilitated: 2.

3.

No.
3.

No.

of awareness generation/sensitization meetings held: No.

of awareness generation/sensitization meetings held: 3.

4.

Initiatives taken on Women Empowerment: Initiatives taken on Women Empowerment: 4.

5.

Any other information: 5.

Any other information: (Signature of MPV) (Signature of MPV) 15 15