Why in the News?
The National Commission for Women marked its 34th Foundation Day on 30 January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, highlighting the link between women’s health and empowerment.
About National Commission for Women
- Statutory body constituted under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990
- Established in 1992
- Mandate includes safeguarding women’s rights, policy review, legal interventions, and grievance redressal
Theme of Foundation Day
- Swasthya hi Sashaktikaran
- Stresses that women’s health is foundational to empowerment, social equity, and national development
| [2023] Consider the following organizations/bodies in India: 1. The National Commission for Backward Classes
2. The National Human Rights Commission 3. The National Law Commission 4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission How many of the above are constitutional bodies? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four |
