The Times of India        13.07.2012

 KOCHI: In an effort to make the city safe and free from violence against women, the Kochi corporation would soon draft a project to ensure safety of women. Addressing a one-day seminar on women safety on Thursday, mayor Tony Chammany said the project would be included in the next plan for the city.

Inaugurating the seminar, inspector general of police, K Padmakumar pointed out the need to have a comprehensive plan for ensuring safety of women.

The one-day seminar was based on a study report submitted by two organization- UN Women Jagori and Sakhi. The discussions focused on the need to incorporate changes in town planning, policing and transportation sectors to make the city safe for women.

The organizations conducted two safety audits in the city - one at the vicinity of KSRTC bus stand and the other at Thoppumpady junction.

The audits were done during both day and night, and they found that women face problems while travelling and moving around in public places.