Stop Acid Attacks

Today, Chhanv Foundation participated in the One Day State Level Workshop on Gender-Based Violence, Legal Provisions and Response Mechanism to GBV, organized in collaboration with the Women and Child Development Corporation, Bihar and CID (Weaker Section), Bihar, at Bihar Police Headquarters, Patna. The workshop was inaugurated by the chief guest Shri Vinay Kumar, D.G.P, Bihar, and witnessed the participation of Women & Child Development Corporation, Bihar officials, CID administrations with ADG Amit Jain leading, 150+ police personnel, media representatives, and intellectuals.

During the workshop, Chhanv Foundation and our Sheroes were felicitated for their continued work towards the rehabilitation and empowerment of acid attack survivors. Our Founder Alok Dixit, Executive Director Ashish Shukla, and COO Ajeet Singh addressed the gathering and presented an overview of the organization’s work, the rehabilitation journey of survivors, and the progress achieved in Bihar through our ongoing outreach and collaboration with WCDC Bihar.

The workshop marked another important step towards building stronger institutional support, awareness, and long-term rehabilitation pathways for acid attack survivors across the state. Stay tuned as we continue to share more updates from the workshop and our ongoing Bihar campaign.

Patna Police Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Bihar Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar Sheroes Hangout

Continuing our efforts to provide counselling and support to 160+ acid attack survivors across Bihar in every possible way. A big surprise is coming soon for survivors in the state. Until then, we remain on the ground, ensuring consistent support and will not stop until we reach the last survivor. In collaboration with the Women and Child Development Corporation, Patna, we are working towards an initiative that aims to change the course of survivors’ lives. If you are from Bihar or know someone who needs support, please reach out to us via DM or help us spread the word.

Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Bihar Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar Sheroes Hangout