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Write a note on National Commission for Women.

The National Commission for women was set up in 1992. The main aim of this commission is mentioned below:

● The National Commission deals with many issues relating to women rights and their promotion.


● It includes a review of legislation, individual complaints of violence and provide remedial action to safeguard the interest of women.


● It can also interfere in matters on their own initiative on the basis of information provided through any source such as a press or electronic media.


● It can also ask the state governments to get the victim justice.


● Thus the National Commission for Women aims to improve the status of women and work towards their empowerment.


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