1. National Commission for Women: 20 Tireless Years of
Women Empowerment
• Constituted on 31st January 1992, the apex national organisation NCW was
formed with the purpose of safeguarding the interests of women in India.
Structure and function
The NCW comprises of one chairperson, one member secretary and five non
official members in the commission. The function is divided into four cells, which are
Complaint & Investigation Cell, Legal Cell, NRI Cell, and Research & Study Cell.
Among these, the Complaints & Investigation Cell is the core unit of the commission. It
taken into account oral / written / newspaper reports and initiates suo-moto cognizance of
cases.
The Chairperson, Members and other officials visit various places such as jails, hospitals
etc to know the plight of women prisoners and patients and then recommend to the
concerned authority for the redressal of the same.
The commission was given the status of national level Agency in 2009 to receive and
process all complaints from India and abroad. Its NRI cell was established on September
24, 2009 because of the increase in cases related to Indian women deserted by NRI
husbands.
20 Years - Landmark Achievements
In the past 20 years, NCW has been continuously working towards empowering women
and assisting them to achieve equality in all spheres of life. It is helping women in
securing her due rights and entitlements through various policy formations and
suggesting various amendments in the law.
Some of them can be listed as follows:
a) Implementation of the Domestic Violence Act 2005.
b) Indecent Representation
c) Workplace Bill 2010, for prohibition of harassment at workplaces.
d) Domestic Workers Welfare and Social Security Act 2010.
e) Amendments Proposed on 125 Cr PC regarding Maintenance.
f) Introduction of "Save Home, Save Family" project with Delhi Police to provide
counseling to women in distress.
g) MoU has been signed with UNIFEM in January 2010 for prevention of human
trafficking.
h) Prevention of Crimes in the Name of Honor and Traditional Bill, 2010.
i) Scheme for Relief and Rehabilitation to Victims of Acid Attack.

2. j) Proposal Central Sponsored Scheme for providing matching assistance to State
Governments to appoint independent Protection Officers with supporting staff for
effective implementation of "Protection of Women from Domestic Violence, 2005.
Importance from Examination point of view:
i) Essay
ii) Short Notes - NCW
iii) Functions of NCW in Women Empowerment
iv) 2009 Paper - I (Q. 6 - a): What are your views on the features & implementation of
the Domestic Violence Act 2005.
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