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Only 12 per cent of Indian women can actually afford commercially produced sanitary napkins.

Nine jails in state to get sanitary napkin vending machines

Over 900 women inmates will benefit from this drive initiated by the state women's commission.

3 July 2018 2:06 AM IST

Along with the campaign against cyber bullying, the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (MSCW) has also launched a campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuse called #UnMuteTheAbuse campaign on social media. The objective of the campaign is to get people to accept that domestic abuse is a long-standing problem that has seen an increase during the lockdown. (Photo | Flickr - ipredator)

Maharashtra launches digital campaign against cyber bullying, domestic...

More than 50 webinars will be held across the state to educate and train young girls and women and certify them as ...

23 July 2020 8:39 PM IST

The helpline will start from the International Womens Day - March 8 - and the number would be announced the same day, Vijaya Rahatkar, chairperson of the MSCW, said on Thursday. (Photo: File | Representational)

Maharashtra to start counselling helpline for women from Mar 8

The helpline is said to be the 1st such service by a state in the country, will be launched on the International Women's...

1 March 2018 4:16 PM IST

Marathwada has seen 155 farmers suicide till March 4 this year.

Women's commission asks state to aid farmers' widows

The commission has also recommended that these women be given preference in schemes such as Gharkul and others.

8 Dec 2018 1:32 AM IST

The chairperson of Maharashtra State Womens Commision, Vijaya Rahatkar, visited Byculla prison. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Women's panel swings to action

MSWC summons DIG prison, sets up 3-member SIT to probe inmate's death.

30 Jun 2017 2:27 AM IST

On Friday, Manju Shetye was allegedly assaulted by six jail staffers after she raised questions over food stock.

Women Commission seeks report on Byculla inmate death

Commission has taken suo moto cognisance of the incident under section 10 (1) (k) of the Maharashtra State Women...

28 Jun 2017 1:38 AM IST