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National Commission for Women: Key Functions

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Augments the subject of NCW (#117) with details on its operational activities: conducting research on women’s issues, inspecting custody homes, recommending measures to tackle trafficking, female foeticide, and acid attacks. NCW organizes awareness campaigns, monitors implementation of protective legislation, and engages with NGOs working at the grassroots. It can summon documents, call witnesses, and produce reports for the government’s action. While its recommendations are non-binding, public pressure often prompts legislative or administrative responses. NCW’s success depends on robust collaboration with state machineries, autonomy from political interference, and consistent budgetary support.

Practice Questions

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

What is the term of office for the Vice President of India?

केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्तियों का विभाजन किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

What is the term of office for a Governor of a state in India?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?