National Commission for Women

It came into existence on 31 January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. The National Commission for Women is a statutory body. The objectives of the Commission are to ensure constitutional and legal protection of women, review existing laws and suggest amendments, and ensure speedy redressal of women's grievances. The Commission consists of a Chairperson and five members. The term of office of a member is three years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier. The first Chairperson was Jayanti Patnaik. Its headquarters is in New Delhi.