Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar to be new NCW chairperson

Sub :Polity

SEC: National body

Context:

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed the ninth Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW). The appointment was made under Section 3 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.

About National Commission for Women (NCW):

The NCW, a statutory body, was set up in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
Its mission is to strive towards enabling women to achieve equality and equal participation in all spheres of life by securing her due rights and entitlements through suitable policy formulation, legislative measures, etc.

Functions:

Composition:

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is made up of a chairperson, a member secretary, and five members nominated by the central government.
Five members:
- One member from the Scheduled Castes
- One member from the Scheduled Tribes
- One member from the minority communities
- Two other members chosen based on their expertise in areas related to women’s issues, such as law, education, health, or social work.

Term of office:

The Chairperson and members hold office for a period of three years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first. They are eligible for reappointment.

Removal:

The Central Government may by order remove the Chairperson or any other Member from office in the following cases:

Is adjudged insolvent.
Engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office.
Refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting.
Is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court.
Has so abused his office as to render his continuance in office detrimental to the public interest.
Is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offense which in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude.