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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

राष्ट्रपति को हटाने की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of rights of minorities?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

किस अनुच्छेद के तहत नागरिकों को वर्गीय भेदभाव से सुरक्षा मिलती है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?