Question

At what level does the state government appoint a nodal officer under the 'Human Trafficking (Prevention, Protection, and Rehabilitation) Bill'?
1. District level
2. National level
3. State level
4. Central level

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : State level

The correct answer is State level.

• At the state level, the state government will appoint a nodal office to:
  1. combat trafficking in the state,
  2. monitor functioning of district anti-trafficking officers, 
  3. coordinate and monitor the inter-state and trans-border transfer of victims, witnesses, evidence, and offenders
• The District Police Nodal Office will report to the State nodal officer.  

• At the National level, the central government will constitute a National Anti-Trafficking Bureau, which may take over the investigation of cases referred to it by two or more states.
• At the District level, the state government will appoint anti-trafficking police officers and constitute Anti-Trafficking Units for one or more districts to rescue persons and investigate offenses.