What is the full form of NCW

NCW: National Commission for Women

NCW stands for National Commission for Women. It is a statutory body of the Govt. of India. It was established in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 (Act No. 20 of 1990 of Govt. of India). It aims to review the constitutional and legal safeguards for women, suggest remedial measures, facilitate speedy redressal of grievances and advise the Government on policies that affect women.

The current NCW (as of July, 2017) composed of a chairperson, three members and a member secretary. The chairperson and the members are appointed by the Central Government. Ms. Lalitha Kumaramangalam is the current chairperson of the commission. Its headquarters is located in New Delhi, India.

Major Functions

Some of the major functions of NCW are given below;

• Review the current provisions of the Constitution and other laws affecting women and recommend amendments if shortcomings are found
• Educating women about their legal rights and the procedures to use their rights
• Assisting women in redressal of their grievances
• Organizing Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalats in different parts of the India for the speedy delivery of justice to women
• Guide and advice on the planning process for the socio-economic development of women
• Evaluate the progress of the development of women of a state or the Union
• Inspect the jail, remand home, women?s institution or any other place of custody where women are kept as prisoners and take necessary remedial actions if needed