In a post on X on Friday, the NCW said, "The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a distressing incident reported in Haridwar, where a mother allegedly facilitated the repeated sexual assault of her 13-year-old daughter by her boyfriend and his associate. The Chairp
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra to conduct an investigation, ensure the immediate arrest of the main accused, and provide strict punishment under relevant laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and the POCSO
The National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Monday strongly condemned the "gross negligence and systemic failures" that led to the tragic death of a minor Dalit rape victim in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, who was kept waiting in an ambulance for over four hours without med
Ahilyabai is remembered for her people-centric policies, deep commitment to economic and socio-cultural issues, especially those that affected the lives of women. She encouraged the education of women and their participation in the social and religious life of the local community. She suppor
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported gang rape of a 14-year-old Dalit girl in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday organised 'Mahila Maha Jan Sunwai,' an initiative to address and resolve the issues faced by women on time. The five-day initiative by the NCW aimed to provide quick action on pending cases of women in distress.
National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar visited Ernakulam on Tuesday. The NCW organised a 'Jansunvaai' in which Rahatkar listened to the problems faced by women.
National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has expressed concern over the recent episodes of violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, noting that an "atmosphere of fear" is still affecting the region.
West Bengal Leader of the Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday claimed that Hindus are under threat in West Bengal and demanded an NIA probe into the Murshidabad violence incident, claiming that the state police is fully responsible for this kind of brutal killing.
National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Sunday met with West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose at Raj Bhavan over violence in Malda, Murshidabad.
National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Sunday said that West Bengal Government is responsible for ensuring safety and justice for the Murshidabad violence victims. She added that the issue is above politics and must be treated with the urgency and seriousness it deserve
Following National Commission for Women (NCW) team's visit to violence-affected Murshidabad area, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh alleged that women's commission was a part of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) Mahila Morcha and were coming to West Bengal for political assignment.