Commission can build confidence in women

BANGALORE: Emphasising on the need for regular training programme for the officers and members of Karnataka State Commission for Women (KSCW),Chief Justice of Kerala High Court Justice Manjula Chellur said that the commission should begin half yearly or  annual training programme for its officers, which will help in building confidence in women.Justice Chellur was speaking at the interactive session held by Karnataka State Commission for Women (KSCW) here on Friday. The workshop witnessed the participation of women from different work fields who shared their  personal experiences and raised question on dealing with harassment, members of the commission working across districts and law counsels from the Karnataka High Court.She also maintained that women commission can play pivotal role in building confidence among women. She said that during the course of investigation, the officers should look for authenticity in the complaint filed because it is observed that many people file false complaints in personal avenge.Besides, it was also proposed that Karnataka State Women Commission will approach the Karnataka Judicial Academy to organise three-day training programmes for its members in district offices.