PANJIM: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday stated that the findings of the first-ever gender vulnerability index (GVI) that ranked Goa as the safest State for women in India, reflects the high gender sensitivity of the people of the State.
In a letter to Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi, Parrikar thanked the Ministry on behalf of people of Goa.
“Goa’s ranking as the number one State on gender vulnerability index and protection, is a testimony to the State’s efforts in making it safe for women,” the Chief Minister said. “It also reflects the high gender sensitivity of the people of Goa,” he added.
Stating that the report is very encouraging, Parrikar assured the Ministry that the government will strive further to attain unmatched standards on issues of gender safety and women welfare.
