A multi-pronged approach involving legal, educational, societal, and infrastructural strategies is the order of the day to significantly cut down and eventually eliminate rape cases in India. The first one is reinvigorating the legal framework by making sure that rapists are punished immediately and with great severity so that it works as a major deterrent. Fast-track courts for trial in cases of rape can expedite the process of justice. Finally, legal reforms are needed to enhance protection with regard to identity and the rights of victims to facilitate more coming forward without fear of shame or vengeance.

Education is a central role player in the prevention of rape. Comprehensive sex education should be part of the schooling curricula, teaching respect for gender and consent. Public education campaigns have to be devised, targeting all age groups, in order to dispel the myths and stereotypes that surround rape, while at the same time explaining the reasons for the under-reporting of such crimes.

Another effective strategy is the empowerment of women economically and socially. Vocational training programs, employment-generation schemes, as well as promotion of self-help groups for women are of particular importance. Women who are empowered can better assert their rights, pursue justice, and be drivers of social change.

Community mobilization is equally important for making surroundings secure. Activities as simple as community patrols, neighborhood watch groups, and involving local leaders in advocacy efforts instill a feeling of shared responsibility. Similarly, bystander intervention training can encourage any person to take action when he or she observes any kind of harassment or assault; thus, a community being proactive against sexual violence.

Finally, better policing is instrumental in ensuring that cases of rape are dealt with sensitively and professionally. Ways of improving support and investigation efficiency include police training standards, the employment of female officers, and units specifically dedicated to sexual crimes.