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The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body in India. It was established in 1992. The commission aims to promote and protect women's rights. It addresses issues like gender discrimination and violence against women. The NCW also advises the government on policy matters. It plays a crucial role in advocating for women's empowerment and equality in society.

Twofold Rise in Gender-Based Violence Amid Lockdown: NCW

The recent statistics gathered by the National Commission for Women (NCW) have highlighted a more than twofold increase in gender-based violence, raising concerns about the well-being and safety...

 April 3, 2020

Supreme Court Urges Command Roles for Women in Non-Combat Services

The Supreme Court (SC) has recently urged the Central Government to consider the inclusion of women in non-combat command posts within services such as the National Cadet Corps...

 February 5, 2020

Beijing+25 National Consultation Highlights Gender Inequality in India

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action, a number of organizations including the Ministry of Women & Child Development, the...

 January 31, 2020

Initiative to Encourage Women in Higher Education

In a significant move towards women empowerment, the University Grants Commission (UGC) along with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) recently launched an initiative. This fresh...

 January 24, 2020

One Stop Centres: India’s Initiative Against Women’s Violence

The One Stop Centre Scheme, a centrally funded initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), addresses violence against women in India. As a subsidiary to...

 July 19, 2019

National Youth Corps Scheme Launched for Nation-Building

The National Youth Corps (NYC) is a flagship initiative of the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Undertaken by the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan...

 July 8, 2019

National Salt Satyagraha Memorial Unveiled by Prime Minister

The National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi, situated in Gujarat's Navsari district was inaugurated on Mahatma Gandhi’s 71st death anniversary. The Prime Minister of India unveiled this memorial...

 January 30, 2019

Geographical Location & Extent of India

India is located entirely in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth. Positioned in the south-central part of the Asian continent, it forms the apex of the...

 September 4, 2018

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