Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Daily Rapes of Dalit and Adivasi Women in Madhya Pradesh
Imagine that every day in a certain place, several women from specific groups are facing terrible crimes.
New numbers show that in Madhya Pradesh, India, many women from Dalit and Adivasi communities are being hurt.
Each day, about seven women are raped.
Also, many face abuse in their homes and are sexually harassed.
These numbers show a big problem that needs to be fixed so these women can be safe and treated fairly.
Government data from Madhya Pradesh reveals high rates of crimes against Dalit and Adivasi women.
An average of seven SC/ST women were raped daily between 2022 and 2024.
558 murders and 338 gangrapes of SC/ST women were also recorded.
Nearly two SC/ST women faced domestic abuse daily.
A total of 44,978 crimes were recorded against SC/ST women in three years.
- Who
- Dalit and Adivasi women.
- What
- High rates of crimes, including rape, murder, and domestic abuse, against Dalit and Adivasi women.
- When
- Between 2022 and 2024.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To highlight the need for stronger protection and justice for women from marginalized communities.
- Total Crimes Recorded
- 44,978
- Average Rapes Per Day
- 7
- Murders
- 558
- Gangrapes
- 338
- Domestic Abuse Cases
- 1,906
- Molestation Cases
- 5,983
- SC Population Percentage
- 16%
- ST Population Percentage
- 22%