Patna: State cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of 390 posts of full-time protection officers (POs) in all districts and sub-divisions as well as at the state headquarters, to assist women affected by domestic violence. The proposal was moved by the social welfare department.“These 390 POs will be appointed to ensure better execution and proper monitoring of different provisions under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005,” state’s social welfare minister Madan Sahni said over phone.“The decision was taken to ensure effective protection of the rights of women, guaranteed under the Act and other related laws, for the victims of domestic violence within the family,” the minister said.“On Tuesday, the cabinet approved the creation of 390 posts of the POs under the new cadre,” a state govt official said, adding, “The department will soon begin the process to appoint full-time POs.”“These full-time POs will be appointed in all 38 districts, all 101 sub-divisions and the headquarters of the Women & Child Development Corporation (WCDC) in Patna, as per actual requirements at different locations,” the official said.As per the provisions under the Act, the PO will assist the magistrate in the discharge of his functions and the former will also be responsible for getting the aggrieved person medically examined, if she has sustained body injuries. The PO will forward a copy of the medical report to the police station and the magistrate having jurisdiction in the area where the domestic violence is alleged to have taken place, the official said.The PO will also ensure that the order for monetary relief is complied with and executed in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the existing law, the official said.