National Commission For Women

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The President of India addressed the 31st Foundation Day of the National Commission for Women on 31st January 2023 in Delhi.
- The theme of the programme was ‘Sashakt Nari Sashakt Bharat’.

National Commission for Women (NCW):

In 1992, the National Commission for Women was set up as a statutory body under the National Commission for Women Act, of 1990.
The commission was set up to;
- Review the Constitutional and legal safeguards available for women.
- Recommend remedial legislative measures.
- Facilitate redressal of grievances.
- Advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
The Commission comprises a Chairperson, a Member Secretary and five other members that are nominated by the Union Government.
- At least one member belongs to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes respectively.
The commission aims to support women to achieve equality and equal participation in all spheres of life by;
- Securing her due rights and entitlements through suitable policy formulation.
- Legislative measures.
- Effective enforcement of laws.
- Implementation of schemes/policies.
- Designing strategies for solutions to specific problems/situations arising out of discrimination and atrocities against women.
Rekha Sharma is the current chairperson of the National Commission for Women.