New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Sunday highlighted the importance of Mission Poshan 2.0 – Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry’s flagship national nutrition programme. In a message on social media, Rahatkar reposted on X a message issued the Ministry that said, “#MissionPoshan2.0 is an important step towards a nourished India. By connecting children, adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating mothers to nutrition, health, and c…
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New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Aiming to improve institutional support for women and marginalised sections of society, the Delhi government-led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta appointed new heads and members of the Delhi Commission for Women and Delhi Minorities Commission, an official said on Sunday In a message on X, Chief Minister’s Office said, “The Government of Delhi has appointed Lata Gupta as the Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women and Shyam Bala, Malti Verma, Lata Sodhi, Sanraksh…
Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported kidnapping, forced intoxication and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Bengaluru, expressing serious concern over the safety and protection of minor girls.In a statement, the Commission said the incident raises grave concerns over crimes against children and underscores the need for stringent action against sexual offenders.NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Direc…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has constituted three specialised expert groups to examine the ethical, legislative, regulatory and medical aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services, with a particular emphasis on protecting women’s reproductive rights.The initiative was formally launched during the first meeting of the Expert Committee on ART, IVF Clinics and Protection of Women’s Reproductive Rights, convened by…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Issues related to sexual harassment in digital workplaces and protection for gig workers, platform workers and home-based workers figured prominently at the NCW’s two-day national programme on the POSH Act that concluded on Saturday, an official said. The National Commission for Women’s (NCW) programme on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) brought together retired judges of the Delhi High Court, A…
Nanded, July 13 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Monday inspected the facilities for women inmates at Nanded district court in Maharashtra, apart from interacting with the inmates to note their problems. In a message on X, Rahatkar said, “Conversed with the women prisoners in Nanded District Jail to understand their problems and needs. The law can limit freedom, but not human rights! Every woman should get the opportunity for respect and rehabilitation.”In …
Kannauj, July 10 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Friday inspected the Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSC) and led a Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) training programme in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj district, said an official. While addressing participants at the POSH training programme, Rahatkar said that the empowerment of women is possible only when every workplace is safe, respectful, and provides equal opportunities.She emphasised the formation of competent a…
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Actress Meerra Chopraa has reacted to the gang rape of a 13-year-old from Sri Ganganagar, expressing grief and outrage over the horrific crime. Taking to X, formerly called Twitter, the actress, who is related to the global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, asked for the strictest punishment for the accused and said she was “ashamed that we keep failing our daughters”.She wrote on X: “I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her. Thirteen years old. A child. Brutalised by 3…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Marking 90 years of service, dedication, and nation-building, Rashtra Sevika Samiti, Delhi Prant, through its intellectual forum, Medhavini Sindhu Srijan, organised a dignified Sankalp Diwas programme at Sir Shankar Lal Concert Hall to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Samiti’s founder and first chief, Lakshmibai Kelkar. Dedicated to celebrating the organisation’s nine-decade journey, the programme paid tribute to Lakshmibai’s ideals of national service, women’s…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday took serious cognisance of the alleged gang rape and trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district, directing authorities to ensure a speedy investigation, fix accountability, and strengthen child protection mechanisms. The Commission, which held a hearing under the chairpersonship of its Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, observed that the incident pointed to serious administrative lapses, shortco…