Patna: A training programme on women’s safety has begun at the conference hall of the Prosecution Directorate, Home Department, Bihar in Patna, where 25 prosecution officers from districts across the state will participate in sessions over the next five days.
The programme, organised by the directorate under the Home Department, focuses on sensitising officers to legal and procedural approaches that can accelerate justice for women. Officials said the training aims to strengthen understanding of gender perspectives within prosecution work.
The event opened on March 7 and was presided over by Dr Ravikant Dev, deputy director of the prosecution directorate. In his opening remarks, he welcomed participants and outlined the objectives of the course, urging officers to adopt a work ethic that prioritises swift justice for women under existing laws.
Addressing the gathering, senior legal officer Ranjit Shankar Prasad described the initiative as a mission of women’s empowerment rather than a routine training exercise. He highlighted the need for officers to integrate sensitivity and legal precision in handling cases involving women.
Former director of prosecution Shalilesh Kumar, the chief guest, encouraged participants to immerse themselves in knowledge and skills that would enable them to deliver timely justice. “This training is not merely about bookish legal knowledge but about sensitising you so that you can serve victims effectively at your workplace,” he said, thanking the directorate for the invitation.
Officials present included Dharmesh Kumar, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries and staff. The programme also saw participation from Arvind Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Seema Sharma, Ragini Kumari, Neeyaz Ahmed, Ranjay Kumar, Alok Kumar and Irshad Alam.
The training comes amid growing discussions in India about strengthening institutional responses to gender-based violence and improving the efficiency of legal processes. Officials say similar programmes will continue as part of broader efforts to enhance prosecutorial capacity and women’s safety initiatives.
