- Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed as 9th Chairperson of NCW.
- She served as Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (2016-2021).
- She led initiatives like “Sakshama” (support for acid attack survivors), “Prajwala” (linking self-help groups to central government schemes), and “Suhita” (24×7 helpline service for women).
- She also launched a publication named “Saad” dedicated to women’s issues.
- She is the author of books, including ‘Vidhilikhit’ (on women’s legal issues) and ‘Aurangabad: Leading to Wide Roads’.
- Dr. Archana Majumdar has been appointed as the Member of the National Commission for Women (NCW).
National Commission for Women
- It is a statutory body which usually advises the government on all policy matters affecting women.
- It was formed in 1992. Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.