Kohima, September 6 (MExN): The National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in cases of violence against women in the State.
According to official records from the Sakhi One Stop Centres (OSCs) and the 181 Women Helpline (WHL)—initiatives of the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, implemented through the State Social Welfare Department—over 1,500 cases of gender-based violence have been handled by OSCs since 2016, while the WHL has received more than 3,000 distress calls from women.
“For a small state like Nagaland, these figures are not just numbers but painful reminders of women whose dignity, safety, and wellbeing were put at risk. The likelihood of many more cases going unreported due to fear, stigma, or lack of awareness makes the situation even more serious,” the NPP stated.
While acknowledging the crucial role of OSCs and the 181 Helpline, the Party maintained that stronger action is urgently required. It said these services must be reinforced with adequate manpower, trained professionals, legal aid, and sustained financial support. Alongside this, it called for widespread awareness campaigns at the grassroots level “so that no woman suffers in silence and every woman knows she can access help without hesitation.”
The NPP further stressed that the fight against violence cannot rest on the government alone. “Churches, community organizations, civil society groups, student bodies, and traditional leaders must all work together to change mindsets and create safe spaces for women. Families and schools must take responsibility in shaping a generation that values respect, dignity, and equality,” it said.
Reaffirming its solidarity with the women of the State, the Party added, “Protecting women is not merely about justice—it is about strengthening families, communities, and the moral fabric of our society. The Party pledges to continue its advocacy to ensure that Nagaland is known not for silent suffering but as a society that protects, uplifts, and empowers its women.”
