National Commission for Women (NCW) Foundation Day.

Why in News

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed to the 30th National Commission for Women (NCW) Foundation Day
• The theme of the programme is ‘She The Change Maker’, aimed at celebrating the achievements of women in different fields.
• Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani will also be present on the occasion.

About the Event

• The State Commissions for Women, Department of Women and Child Development in State Governments, University and College teaching faculty and students, voluntary organisations, women entrepreneurs and business associations will be a part of the event.

About the National Commission for Women

• The National Commission for Women (NCW) is the statutory body of the Government of India established on 31 January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
• The first head of the commission was Jayanti Patnaik.

Function of National Commission for Women

• Advising the government on all policy matters affecting women.
• Review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women.
• Recommend remedial legislative measures.
• Facilitate redressal of grievances.