An RTI query on Nirbhaya Fund has revealed that states have not sent any information on their victim compensation to the central government so far. The RTI had requested to provide which states have notified victim compensation scheme, which states have sought financial assistance from central government and have provided the utilization certificates under Central Victim Compensation Fund Scheme (Nirbhaya Fund). Under the guidelines of Central Victim Compensation Fund Scheme (CVCF), the state has to provide all details to the Centre. The Nirbhaya Fund scheme was announced by the Centre in 2013 after the sensational December 16, 2012 gang-rape and murder case in Delhi to support the initiatives of governments and NGOs working towards safety of women. NO PROGRESSThe Nirbhaya Fund scheme was announced in 2013 after the December 16 gang-rape and murder case in Delhi to support the initiatives of governments and NGOs working towards safety of women

Source: dna January 14, 2018 23:26 UTC