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National Commission for Women Official Account of National Commission for Women, Government of India

The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 (Act No.20 of 1990 of Govt. of India) to review the Constitutional and legal safeguards for women; recommend remedial legislative measures, facilitate redressal of grievances and advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.

Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar, Chairperson, National Commission for Women, was conferred the prestigious Honorary D.Litt. (Honori...
13/11/2026

Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar, Chairperson, National Commission for Women, was conferred the prestigious Honorary D.Litt. (Honoris Causa) by the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, in the presence of distinguished national and international dignitaries.
In her address, she described the recognition as a renewed commitment to public service and emphasised the responsibility of institutions to bridge the gap between rights guaranteed by law and rights realised in the lives of citizens.

Drawing upon her journey from grassroots governance to leading women’s commissions, she highlighted that justice must be more than an ideal upheld by institutions; it must become a reality experienced by every individual.

She further underscored that women’s empowerment must translate into tangible outcomes in terms of safety, education, economic independence and leadership, in keeping with the vision of women-led development.
Vijaya Rahatkar

A positive step forward for our daughters!​Child marriage is a barrier to education, health, and dreams. As per recent d...
13/11/2026

A positive step forward for our daughters!

​Child marriage is a barrier to education, health, and dreams. As per recent data from NFHS-6 (2023-24), the percentage of women aged 20-24 married before 18 has decreased to 20.1%, down from 23.3% in NFHS-5 (2019-21).

​Let us join hands to protect childhood, empower young girls, and build a Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat! 

Source: Ministry of Information And Broadcasting

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The Hon’ble Chairperson, National Commission for Women, Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar, will be on an official visit to Bhubaneswa...
13/11/2026

The Hon’ble Chairperson, National Commission for Women, Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar, will be on an official visit to Bhubaneswar and Puri, Odisha, on 13th and 14th November 2026.

The visit will include an awareness workshop on stalking in collaboration with the Odisha State Commission for Women, the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate by Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), and a review meeting with senior district administrative officers in Puri.

Through these engagements, the Commission continues to strengthen awareness, institutional collaboration and coordinated efforts towards women's safety, dignity and empowerment.

हर पीड़िता को सम्मान, संवेदना और सहयोग मिलना बेहद ज़रूरी है। ‘साथी’ सहायता समूह यौन हिंसा से प्रभावित महिलाओं और उनके पर...
13/11/2026

हर पीड़िता को सम्मान, संवेदना और सहयोग मिलना बेहद ज़रूरी है। ‘साथी’ सहायता समूह यौन हिंसा से प्रभावित महिलाओं और उनके परिवारों को भावनात्मक सहयोग, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य संबंधी मार्गदर्शन और समझ प्रदान करने की एक महत्वपूर्ण पहल है। 

एक ऐसा सुरक्षित और संवेदनशील वातावरण बनाएं, जहाँ कोई भी पीड़िता खुद को अकेला महसूस न करे।

कर्नाटक के विजयनगर की 50 वर्षीय शारदा बाई ने अपनी मेहनत और हुनर से महिला सशक्तिकरण की मिसाल पेश की है। 16 साल पहले मंजुल...
13/11/2026

कर्नाटक के विजयनगर की 50 वर्षीय शारदा बाई ने अपनी मेहनत और हुनर से महिला सशक्तिकरण की मिसाल पेश की है। 16 साल पहले मंजुला के साथ उन्होंने लंबाडी समुदाय की पारंपरिक कढ़ाई, परिधान, बैग और आभूषण बनाने का काम शुरू किया। 

सीमित संसाधनों और सामाजिक चुनौतियों के बावजूद उन्होंने अपना सफर जारी रखा। आज उनके साथ 10 महिलाएं जुड़ी हैं और उनका उद्यम हर महीने 1-2 रुपए लाख की आय अर्जित कर रहा है।

शारदा बाई की कहानी बताती है कि पारंपरिक कला महिलाओं के लिए आत्मनिर्भरता और रोजगार का सशक्त माध्यम बन सकती है।

जरूर पढ़े:-

https://epaper.navbharattimes.com/Delhi/2026-10-25/13/page-1.html 

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A Historic Victory!​PVSindhu creates history as the FIRST Indian woman to win the Hylo Open women's Singles title, after...
13/11/2026

A Historic Victory!

​PVSindhu creates history as the FIRST Indian woman to win the Hylo Open women's Singles title, after defeating Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt.

​A truly proud moment and an immense inspiration for every young girl and woman in India! Keep making us proud.

Source: All India Radio News

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The National Commission for Women, in collaboration with the Odisha State Commission for Women, organised an awareness p...
13/11/2026

The National Commission for Women, in collaboration with the Odisha State Commission for Women, organised an awareness programme on Stalking at Rama Devi Women’s University, Odisha.
The programme focused on sensitising students about different forms of stalking, including physical surveillance, persistent unwanted communication, online harassment and cyberstalking. It highlighted the psychological impact of stalking, legal provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, victims’ rights and available legal remedies.
Emphasising the importance of recognising warning signs, documenting incidents and reporting offenders, the initiative aimed to empower young women to assert their rights and seek timely support against stalking and harassment.

National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report published in The Times of India on 12 Nove...
13/11/2026

National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report published in The Times of India on 12 November 2026 regarding the alleged stabbing of a 45-year-old KSRTC woman employee by her suspended male colleague at the Nelamangala depot in Bengaluru. The accused reportedly attacked her repeatedly with a knife, allegedly in retaliation for her statement against him during a departmental inquiry. The victim sustained multiple injuries and is undergoing treatment.

NCW Chairperson, Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar, has written to the DGP, Karnataka, seeking the immediate apprehension of the absconding accused and a fair, impartial and time-bound investigation. The Commission has also sought comprehensive medical and psychological support for the victim, examination of possible workplace retaliation, preservation of evidence and protection of the victim and witnesses. KSRTC authorities have been asked to strengthen workplace security, particularly during late evening and night shifts, through adequate security personnel, functional CCTV surveillance and effective emergency response mechanisms.
The Commission has sought a detailed Action Taken Report (ATR) within 7 days.

No woman should face violence or intimidation for speaking up or participating in an institutional inquiry. Workplace safety, freedom from retaliation and the dignity of women employees must be ensured without compromise.
Bengaluru City Police

13/11/2026

"Women are managing their households while working and becoming financially independent"

Smt.Vijaya Rahatkar

Chairperson, NCW

The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report published in media on 12 November 2026...
12/11/2026

The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report published in media on 12 November 2026 regarding a 20-year-old woman who was allegedly molested and pushed off a local train at Naigaon railway station, resulting in the amputation of her left arm below the elbow.
The NCW Chairperson, Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar, has written to the DGP, Maharashtra, seeking a fair and time-bound investigation, details of the legal action taken against the arrested accused, and preservation of CCTV footage and other evidence. The Commission has also sought comprehensive medical care, psychological support, long-term rehabilitation and appropriate compensation for the victim. It has further called for a review of security arrangements in local trains and at railway stations to strengthen the safety of women commuters.
The Commission has sought a detailed Action Taken Report (ATR) within 7 days.
No woman should have to suffer violence for speaking up against harassment. The safety of women in public transport is non-negotiable, and accountability must be ensured. महाराष्ट्र पोलीस | Maharashtra Police

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