From October 1, the Delhi government will provide power subsidy to only those who will demand it, therefore giving an option to financially stronger families to opt out of the scheme.

The largest underreporting seems to be occurring in Bihar, Karnataka and Manipur, where the prevalence of domestic violence is around 40%, while reporting is less than 8%.

Restrictions on mobility and loss of economic opportunities necessitated by the COVID-19 lockdowns have resulted in a significant rise in domestic violence cases across the world. India saw a 100% jump in the number of victims seeking help during the lockdowns.