-
It is a statutory body established under National Commission for Women Act, 1990
-
Established in 1992
-
It is apex national level organization of India with the mandate of protecting and promoting the interests of women.
-
It has wide responsibility covering almost all aspects of women development.
-
It also reviews constitutional and legal safeguards for women.
-
It recommends remedial legislative measures, advise Government on all policy matters affecting women and facilitate redressal of grievances related to women.
-
It regularly publishes monthly newsletter, Rashtra Mahila, in both Hindi and English.