Question Q14GS2GS2
Critically analyse the role of National Commission for Women (NCW) in wake of its mandate to safeguard women's rights and uphold their socio-economic wellbeing
Introduction
National Commission of Women is a statutory body responsible for upholding rights and advancement of women taking steps to alleviate their condition.
22 words
Main Body
Role of NCW:
1Ensure functioning of constitutional and statutory safeguards by monitoring at government laws and policies, E.g. Article 14, 15, 39, Preamble of Domestic Violence.
2Due Moto Cognizance of serious crime against women in any part of country and ensure speedy investigation and Justice to Provision.
3Repository of Global Best Gender equality practices and ensure adoption by India, E.g. Istanbul declaration, Beijing declaration.
4Awareness programmes throughout country regarding women hygiene, nutrition and rights against Domestic Violence, Sexual Harassment.
5Preparing annual report on measures, issues of women development and presenting to President.
6Partnership with Global Best Gender equality practices to ensure adoption by India, E.g. Istanbul declaration, Beijing declaration.
Limitation of NCW:
1Advisory Body: No authority to initiate action or conducive program.
2Not constitutionalized: Comparison to NHRC, NPCR, NHSE and NCBE.
3Overlapping Jurisdiction with NHRC, NPCPEI, NHSET bodies leads to ambiguity and delays in decision making.
4Inadequate Fund allocation to initiate constructive nutrition, education and health programmes.
5Functionaries deficient and incapable in execution needed work.
Liking: Collaboration with NAOs, SHGs, Private sector, merit-based appointment and not salary civil services.
190 words4 paragraphs
Conclusion
Achieving SDG-5 of Gender Equality necessitates reform and strengthen of National Commission for Women (NCW)
15 words
- Comprehensive coverage of NCW functions
- Reference to constitutional provisions (Articles 14, 15, 39)
- Specific examples of international declarations
- Point-wise structure for clarity
- Coverage of awareness and reporting mechanisms
- Identifies specific limitations
- Provides solutions through reforms
- Links to SDG framework
- Balanced view with suggestions
- Clear enumeration of challenges
Topper
ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY
AIR 1542025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies
Role of Constitutional Bodies in Social Protection
National Commission for Women - Mandate and Performance
Writing Stats
227
Total words
4
Paragraphs
Descriptive and analytical
Tone