IUCAW: Establishment & purpose
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Investigative Units on Crimes against Women (IUCAW)?
1. It will deal with rape, acid attack, dowry death and human trafficking etc.
2. IUCAW will be set up in crime prone districts of each State on a 50 : 50 cost sharing basis with the States.- Published on 24 Nov 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- The Union home ministry has proposed setting up of dedicated investigative units on crimes against women (IUCAW) in 20% of the districts in each state.
- 150 such IUCAW units will be set up in most crime-prone districts, on a pilot basis. These units will entail an annual expenditure of Rs 84 crore, of which Rs 42 crore will be borne by the Centre.
- IUCAW units may comprise 15 personnel, of which five may preferably be women. The states will have flexibility to decide whether to create new posts or designate staff from the existing police strength.
- Each IUCAW will be headed by an additional SP assisted by two DSPs.
