Question: Consider the following statements regarding National Commission of Women (NCW):-
i) It is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Women Act in 1992.
ii) Rashtra Mahila is a monthly newsletter published by the commission regularly on a monthly basis in both Hindi and English.
iii)Rekha Sharma is the current chairwomen of the commission.
Which of the above are correct?
a) only i
b) only ii
c) All of the above
d) none of the above
Ans: c
Context
- The National Commission for Women recently launched the WhatsApp number for pregnant women. The helpline number is 9354954224.
- This number will provide emergency medical assistance to pregnant women.
Facts
National Commission for Women
- It was established under the National Commission for Women Act in 1992.
- Work of the commission generally concerned with advising the government of India on all policy matters affecting women.
- The chairperson of the commission is appointed by the Government of India. Also, the other five members in the commission are also appointed by the GoI. These members should have experience in women voluntary organisation, economic development, legislation, administration, etc.
- Rekha Sharma is the current chairwomen of the commission.
By kameshwar shukla