Question : EMPOWERMENT OF NCW

(a) whether the Government proposes to make the National Commission for Women (NCW) at par with NHRC in the wake of growing violence against women and girl child in the country.

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the measures taken by the Government to make the NCW more effective in dealing with cases relating to violence against women.

MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

(a)to (c): The Government is considering to strengthen the National Commission for Women (NCW) by vesting it with additional investigative powers and bestowing powers relating to inquiries.