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

National Commission of Women NCW was established on the recommendations of the 1974 report "Understanding women" which led focused on the subordination and patriarchy faced by the women in India. NCW is a six member body that is constituted by central government to ensure that the economic and social upliftment of women. Role of NCW Investigate the acts of discrimination or violence against the women. It has power of civil court for this function Ensure that the policy for the women is in accordance with the constitutional provisions and the international norms of women's rights

Study the condition of women in the country in social, economic and political sphere and recommend action or policy measures to improve the condition of women. Issues with NCW structure and role: Dependent on government for funds relying it subordinate to the government policies Political appointments of members and chairpersons diluting the efficiency of the Commission Lack of expertise and experience amongst the members at NCW regarding the issues of the women Recommendations of the Commission are not binding on state or central governments. Tenure depends on the pleasure of the ruling government, hence NCW falls to hold government accountable for its actions

Control Systems governments. Tenure depends on the pleasure of the ruling government, hence NCW falls to hold government accountable for its actions Lack of support and conflict with Ministry of Women and Child Welfare regarding various issues of women NCW is an important structural feature of government and it should be empowered by giving it more independence, functional autonomy and expertise to ensure that it passes institutional in social and economic upliftment of women in country