NHRC Chairperson

February 21, 2025 2:34 PM

ASHA workers instrumental in reducing infant mortality rates, says NHRC chairman

The contributions of ASHA workers over the past two decades have significantly reduced India’s neonatal and infant mortality rates, said Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Friday. Speaking at a hybrid-mode meeting of the NHRC's core group on women, themed "Empowering Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs)" in New Delhi, Justice Ramasubramanian highlighted the pivotal role ASHA workers have played in improving India's healthcare secto...

Justice V. Ramasubramanian assumes charge as NHRC Chairperson

Justice V. Ramasubramanian, a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, on Monday. Justice (Dr.) Vidyut Ranjan Sarangi also took office as a Member of the Commission. Their appointments were made by President Droupadi Murmu on December 21. The occasion was attended by Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Acting Chairperson, Secretary General Bharat Lal, and other senior officers and staff of the Commission. Address...