Goa Is The Safest Place For Women In India While Delhi Lives Up To Its Reputation

The subject of intolerance and women’s safety in India has been one of the most highlighted topics in the recent times. A lot of celebrities has either blamed the country or backed it, for spreading intolerance. It became a hot topic of discussion in politics as well.

Whether we agree with it or not, but somewhere inside we know that it is true. India has been placed on the list of world’s most unsafe countries. And the credit goes to the most unsafe city in the country, i.e., Delhi.

Though Delhi is deservedly famous for its long history, art, culture, and food, however, it is the most dangerous place for women travelers or tourists. She could be badly hurt, traumatized for life, or even get killed.

The topic of women safety has been widely discussed on the national level. A lot of laws has been passed but to no effect. According to a recent survey, Delhi has again lived up to its reputation as the most unsafe city in India.

The index helps identify the daily challenges women face in her life. The report prepped by Plan India was declared by women and child development ministry yesterday. The parameters of these challenges are education, health,  poverty, and protection against violence.

The states have been ranked on the scale of 0 to 10 and the one topping the list as the safest place in India for women travelers is none other than Goa. It came as a surprise to everyone and mostly to those who have a misconception that Goa is not safe for women.

Goa is the safest state with the GVI of 0.656, more than the national average of 0.5314. Goa also ranks first in protection, fifth in education, sixth in health and survival, and eighth in poverty.

The second on the list is Kerala with 0.634 GVI, mainly because of its achievements in the field of health.

The state with the worst performance in Bihar with 0.410 GVI. The biggest reason is the tradition of child marriage which still prevails in many parts of the country.

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