Vishwajit Rane: The Minister Who Turned Nari Shakti into Goa’s Greatest Strength
While Goa is famous for sun-kissed beaches and vibrant festivals, something far more powerful has been unfolding across its villages and towns in recent years: a silent yet unstoppable women’s revolution led by Minister for Women & Child Development, Vishwajit Rane . For him, Nari Shakti is not a political slogan; it is the very foundation on which a modern, inclusive and Viksit Goa is being built. A Safety Net That Never Sleeps The first promise Vishwajit Rane made was simple: no woman in Goa should ever feel alone in crisis. Today, the 24×7 Women Helpline rings constantly, and Mission Shakti One-Stop Centres (Sakhi Nirbhaya Centres) stand ready in multiple locations. A survivor of domestic violence, trafficking or harassment walks in and finds everything under one roof – police assistance, medical examination, psychological counselling, legal aid, temporary shelter and rehabilitation support. These centres have become sanctuaries of hope, handling hundreds of cases with s...