Srinagar, May 18: The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a two-day event titled ‘Shakti Samvad’ in Srinagar on May 16-17, bringing together chairpersons, members, and member secretaries of state women commissions from over 20 states. The aim of the event was to enhance institutional coordination, promote capacity building, and encourage dialogue on women’s welfare and empowerment.
The event was inaugurated by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, who emphasized that women today are making significant contributions in governance, the judiciary, science, media, and public life. However, she noted that ensuring their safety, dignity, and equal opportunities is a collective responsibility. Rahatkar highlighted that women commissions are not merely grievance redressal bodies but institutions of trust, support, and justice for women.
The closing session featured Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, as the chief guest. He stressed the importance of coordinated institutional efforts and policy support to advance women-led development in India. He also remarked that science and technology are powerful tools for social change, playing a crucial role in improving women’s living standards by enhancing access to education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and digital opportunities.
Sessions during the event covered topics such as state law reviews from the perspective of women’s rights, recent Supreme Court and High Court rulings related to women, legal and institutional responses to the problem of stalking, and women and the new labor code. Experts and participants discussed the evolving legal framework addressing emerging challenges affecting women across the country, workplace dignity, and institutional responses.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen collaboration between participating state women commissions and the NCW, improve institutional mechanisms, and advance the objectives of women’s rights, safety, and empowerment nationwide.
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