NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN CHAMPIONING WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN INDIA

AUTHOR – HIMANI KAUSHIK, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT M.K.E.S COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – HIMANI KAUSHIK, NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN CHAMPIONING WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (3) OF 2025, PG. 90-91, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

THIS ARTICLE IS PUBLISHED IN THE COLLABORATED SPECIAL ISSUE OF M.K.E.S. COLLEGE OF LAW AND THE INSTITUTE OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ILE), TITLED “WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND LEGAL REFORMS” (ISBN: 978-81-968842-4-6). .

Abstract

The National Commission for Women is a statutory body in India dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the rights and welfare of women. The NCW was constituted on January 31, 1992, in response to the growing concerns about gender discrimination, violence against women, and inadequate legal protection. The NCW plays a crucial role in addressing various issues concerning women’s welfare. The commission investigates complaints related to domestic violence, sexual harassment, dowry, and other crimes against women. It has the authority to summon individuals and request official reports in such cases. The NCW organizes awareness campaigns, workshops, and legal literacy programs to educate women about their rights and legal protections. The National Commission for Women has been instrumental in advocating for women’s rights and ensuring justice for them. However, to enhance its effectiveness, it needs greater authority, better funding, and stronger enforcement mechanisms.

Key words: National Commission for Women, Safeguarding Women’s Rights, Role of National Commission for Women, gender justice, women empowerment