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"Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar Appointed as 9th National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson".

Appointment | Dated: 29 Nov 2024

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed as the 9th Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), effective immediately, succeeding Rekha Sharma, whose term ended on August 6, 2024.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Her appointment, made under Section 3 of the NCW Act, 1990, grants her a three-year tenure or until she reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first.
  • - Dr. Archana Majumdar has been appointed as a member of the NCW for a term of three years.
  • - Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar served as the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women from 2016 to 2021.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has spearheaded initiatives like Sakshama, which supports acid attack survivors; Prajwala, which connects self-help groups to government schemes; and Suhita, a 24/7 helpline dedicated to women.
  • (ii) She held the position of national general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) women's wing, known as Mahila Morcha, for two terms from 2010 to 2014, before being appointed as its National President in 2014.
  • (iii) Her achievements include receiving the National Law Award and the Savitribai Phule Award from the National Literary Council.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed Recently as the 9th Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW)?

Correct Answer: Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar

🚀 Quick Recap:

About National Commission for Women (NCW)

  • Chairperson - Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar
  • Headquarters: New Delhi