The National Commission for Women (NCW)

February 11, 2026 8:04 PM

NCW to hold state-level consultation on women’s safety in higher educational institutions in Shimla on Feb 12

The National Commission for Women (NCW) will organise a state-level consultation on women’s safety in higher educational institutions in Shimla on February 12. According to a press release, the consultation will be held from 1 pm to 3 pm at Bachat Bhawan, located in the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Shimla. The initiative aims to deliberate on existing challenges, assess institutional mechanisms, and strengthen coordination among key stakeholders to ensure a safe and secure academic envi...

January 29, 2026 10:28 AM

NCW to host ‘Shakti Samvaad’ with State Women’s Commissions in Delhi today

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is set to organise ‘Shakti Samvaad’, an interactive and capacity-building meeting with State Women’s Commissions (SWCs) at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, starting Thursday. The two-day interactive session will continue on Friday (January 30).Shakti Samvaad is aimed at strengthening institutional coordination, sharing best practices, and building the capacities of State Women’s Commissions. This is the third national-level Shakti Samvaad within...

December 22, 2025 3:16 PM

NCW launches ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship for young researchers

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched the 'SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research Fellowship', inviting applications from students and young researchers for policy-oriented research on issues concerning women across India. The fellowship is aimed at promoting multidisciplinary research on a wide range of subjects, including women’s safety and dignity, gender-based violence, legal rights and access to justice, cyber safety, implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POS...