Draft:Deepa Reddy
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Deepa Reddy (born 15 October 1984) is a social activist and politician. She currently serves as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Delhi. She participated in the 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement led by social activist Anna Hazare and later, served as the chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) from 2015 to 2024.
Early life and education
[edit]Deepa Reddy was born on (born 15 October 1984) in Wanaparthy, Telangana, She married Rahulvarma. His son named has Varun Reddy. Deepa Reddy did her schooling at St. Ann's High School, Secunderabad. She was the all India topper in ICSE exam. She graduated in commerce from St Francis College for Women, Hyderabad. She was 22, when she cleared the Union Public Service Commission exam in 2000, securing All India fourth rank.
Social and political life
[edit]After her education, she joined a Non-governmental organization named "Parivartan" which was founded by Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia among others.[1][2] She worked in grass-roots campaigns across India, as a part of the organization.[3][4] In 2011, Maliwal was one of the committee that organized the India Against Corruption movement led by activist Anna Hazare, which later led to the passage of the Jan Lokpal Bill.[5]
During her tenure, the commission handled more than 1.7 lakh cases of domestic violence, rape and other crimes against women.[6] During her tenure, over 50,000 Mahila Panchayats were organized which served as community meetings for dispute resolution. Crisis Intervention Centre (CIC) and Rape Crisis Cell (RCC) were established, which provided medical attention, legal support and counseling to rape survivors.[7][8] During her tenure, the DCW also addressed child trafficking and acid attack cases, which led to a passage of new laws regulating the working of spas, rehabilitation and free treatment for acid attack victims, as well as the ban of the retail sale of acid.[9][10][11][12]
Awards
[edit]- Indian Express Devi Award - 2015, for Innovation and Dynamism[13]
- e-India (e-Health Category) Government Digital Initiative – 2013[14]
- Chief Minister's Award for best district in 21 Point Flagship Programme in 2011–12.
- Chief Minister's Award for best district in 20 Point Flagship Programme in 2012–13 [citation needed]
- Recipient of "Platinum Award" worth ₹10.00 Lacs under District Category sponsored by Information Technology & Communication Department for the best e-Governance initiatives taken up at the district for the year 2012–13[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Meera Johri (2010). Greatness of Spirit: Profiles of Indian Magsaysay Award Winners. Rajpal & Sons. pp. 199–. ISBN 978-81-7028-858-9.
- ^ "Who is DCW chief Swati Maliwal nominated for Rajya Sabha by AAP?". DNA India. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "DCW Chief Swati Maliwal is all for a change". India Today. 2 August 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Muzaffarpur shelter abuse case: Wouldn't you have taken action if any of the victims was your daughter, DCW chief asks Nitish". The Indian Express. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Anti Corruption movement a watershed in India". Mint. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Delhi Commission for Women dealt with over 1.7 lakh cases under Swati Maliwal, says report". The Indian Express. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Delhi Commission for Women highlights transformative efforts under leadership of chairperson Swati Maliwal". Millennium Post. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Delhi govt approves Victim Compensation Scheme". India Today. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Crackdown on illegal sale of acid in Delhi, over 100 raids conducted in past 10 days". Business Standard. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Delhi civic body bans acid for toilet cleaning after women's panel's notice". The Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Free treatment for acid attack victims in private hospitals, announces Delhi govt". The Hindustan Times. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Government issues strict SOPs for massage centres and spas in Delhi". The Indian Express. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Devi Awards 2015". Indian Express. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ "Contribution to family health welfare". elets online. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
Category:1984 births Category:Place of birth missing (living people) Category:Indian women activists Category:Indian anti-corruption activists Category:Indian women's rights activists Category:Rajya Sabha members from Delhi