Why is it in the news?
→ NCW observed 34th Foundation Day on 31 January.
→ Event reaffirmed NCW’s role as apex statutory body for women’s rights.
Category
Polity
Important Points
- NCW was established on 31 January 1992 under National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
- The theme highlighted women’s health as an empowerment pillar: “Swasthya hi Sashaktikaran”.
- The mandate includes reviewing constitutional safeguards and grievance redressal.
- Commission constituted by the Central Government.
- Chairperson plus five members; one SC and one ST mandatory.
- Member-Secretary appointed with management/sociology or civil service background.
- Tenure: three years or up to age 65.
- Powers equivalent to civil court: summoning, examining witnesses, calling records.
- Functions include legislative review, suo-motu action, research and funding litigation.
- Initiatives include WhatsApp helpline and 24×7 Women Helpline.
- Mahila Jan Sunwai enables speedy complaint disposal.
- Collaborated with LBSNAA for Domestic Violence Act training.
- “She is a Changemaker” supports women in politics.
- Conducted cyber safety awareness on online misogyny.