Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the Government will ensure peaceful, secure and harmonious environment in the country in the coming year.
Singh stressed that security of women will be the top priority of the government.
As 2015 draws to a close, he also said, the security scenario has shown marked improvement during the year, especially in Jammu and Kashmir and the north-eastern region.
He said there is decline in violent incidents in Jammu and Kashmir and Left Wing Extremism-affected areas.
Singh asserted that the government has taken several steps and initiatives to improve the security environment.
The Home Minister termed the 2015 as a remarkable year for his ministry.
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