National Commission for Women (NCW)’s 30th Foundation Day

Context

National Commission for Women (NCW) the 30th Foundation Day program on 31st January, 2022 via video conferencing.

National Commission for Women (NCW)

• The National Commission for Women was set up as a statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
• National Commission for Women (NCW) is entrusted with-
• Reviewing the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women;
• Recommending remedial legislative measures;
• Facilitating redressal of grievances and
• Advising the Government on all policy matters affecting women.

Composition of National Commission for Women

• The Commission must consist of a minimum number of members which includes a chairperson, a member secretary, and the other five members.
• Chairperson: The central government should nominate the chairperson.
• Five members: The five members are also to be nominated by the central government from amongst the persons of ability, integrity, and standing.
• They should possess experience in various fields like law or legislation, trade unionism, management of industry potential of women, women’s voluntary organization, education, administration, economic development, and social good-being.
• Member Secretary: The Central Government also nominated member secretary. He/ she should be either an expert in the field of management, an organization, or an officer who is a member.