Kolkata, Aug. 16 -- West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday highlighted measures for women's empowerment in the state and said the Naxal threat was "almost over" in Bengal.

Ghosh, while speaking in Kolkata, said various provisions and laws had been introduced for women's empowerment and that such measures had also been implemented at the panchayat level.

"There are provisions and laws that have been introduced for women's empowerment. It has also been implemented in panchayats, and awareness about women's rights is growing in Bengal," Ghosh said.

He said those advocating women's empowerment should also support initiatives aimed at bringing positive change rather than obstructing the government's work.

"Those who talk about women's ...