Question 10GS2GS2

Enumerate the compositions and functions of the National Commission for Women (NCW). Also highlight the initiatives of the commission to give justice to women empowerment.

Main Body

National Commission for Women (NCW) established in 1992 after the enactment of National Commission for Women Act, 1990.

It is presently headed by Rekha Sharma (Chairperson)

Composition:

5 members nominated by central govt

3 serving from State (out of which 1 council)

5 of Council (Nominated)

1 member from civil society council

Functions:

1Financial assistance to NGOs such as grants, funding to implement

2Present a support annual report to Central Government on the condition of women

3Brings care to against women to the attention of government such as grievances care, public hearings care, parking medicine care etc.

4Warding for the welfare and empowerment needs of women by providing them with certain relief, disputes in rescuing goods, skilled based placement

5Work as Official service investigating any matter.

2Present a support annual report to Central Government on the condition of women

3Brings care to against women to the attention of government such as grievances care, public hearings care, parking medicine care etc.

4Warding for the welfare and empowerment needs of women by providing them with certain relief, disputes in rescuing goods, skilled based placement

5Work as Official service investigating any matter.

Acts/Status of NCW:

1Mahila Samvad (in person & online hearings to look into complaints of violence in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority)

2Training of Protection Officers appointed under The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 in collaboration with LESNAA

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0.8/10

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Topper

Sudipa Dutta

AIR 412020

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

Women's Social Capital

National Commission for Women

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