Check crimes against women, girls: WG Collector to officials

West Godavari District Collector Chadalavadi Nagarani has instructed officials to take proactive measures to raise awareness about laws protecting women and girls from atrocities.
Addressing a seminar on , she emphasised the importance of educating women and children on these legal protections to ensure they can effectively benefit from them.
Collector Nagarani highlighted the need for a community-wide effort to tackle sexual assaults, particularly in schools and public spaces. “Children often don’t know how to handle such situations. Teachers and community members must remain vigilant, enabling early identification of offenders and ensuring strict legal action,” she said.
The Collector also stressed that while women’s rights and protections must be upheld, they should not misuse laws to avoid responsibilities. “Women must strive to work harder, as the goal of equality demands equal contribution,” she remarked.
She reiterated the district administration’s commitment to spreading awareness about legal safeguards through consistent messaging. She urged women to take advantage of free legal services and reminded them that arrests should not occur at night without the presence of family members.
The seminar featured speeches from officials, including DMHO Dr D. Maheswara Rao, DEO E Satyanarayana, and District Labour Officer A Lakshmi. Other attendees included DWMA PD KCH Appa Rao, Prohibition and Excise Officer RS Kumare swaran, and District Fire Pre vention Officer B Srinivasa Rao.