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Rekha Sharma became Chairperson of National Commission for Women: Details Profile
Rekha Sharma appointed as Chairperson of National Commission for Women: Details, Profile, About
Rekha Sharma was appointed as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW).
Rekha Sharma, 54 years old, prior to this appointment, was earlier a member of the Commission and was holding the additional charge of chairperson after Lalitha Kumaramangalam demitted office in September last year. She belongs to Haryana
As a member of the Commission, she visited and inspected a number of psychiatric institutions, custodial homes throughout the country and interacted with women admitted in these institutions.
About National Commission for Women (NCW)
National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
NCW was established in January 1992. It is an apex national level organization of India the mandate of protecting and promoting the interests of women.
NCW also reviews constitutional and legal safeguards for women. It recommends remedial legislative measures, advises Government on all policy matters affecting women and facilitates redressal of grievances related to women. It regularly publishes a monthly newsletter, Rashtra Mahila, in both Hindi and English.
