National Commission for Women
| राष्ट्रीय महिला आयोग | |
| Statutory Body/Commission overview | |
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| Formed | 31 January 1992 |
| Jurisdiction | India |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Minister responsible | |
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| Parent department | Government of India |
| Website | www |
The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body of the Government of India, generally concerned with advising the government on all policy matters affecting women. It was established on 31 January 1992 under the provisions of National Commission for Women Act, 1990. The first head of the commission was Jayanti Patnaik. As of 19 October 2024, Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar is the chairperson.