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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

संसदीय प्रश्न सत्र के दौरान प्रश्नों के उत्तर कौन देता है?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

संविधान संशोधन के लिए मतदान कितनी बार किया जाता है?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy in India?

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?