Kohima, March 25 (MExN): Nagaland governor K Sankaranarayanan will officially launch the recently constituted Nagaland State Commission for Women on March 28 at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio will grace the occasion also grace the occasion as the guest of honour.
In tune with the Union government’s objective to safeguard women’s rights and to promote their empowerment, the Nagaland Women Commission Act, 2006 has been enacted. As per the provision of this act, the Commission, consisting of a chairwoman and two women members nominated by the state government, has been constituted.
“Women and children represent more than two thirds of the country’s population and their holistic development received the much needed impetus after the National Commission for Women was constituted in 1992 by an Act of Parliament as the national body for protecting and safeguarding the rights of women,” a release received here said.
The main task of the Commission is to study and monitor all matters relating to the constitutional and legal safeguard provide for women, to review the existing legislation and suggest amendments, wherever necessary.
It also looks into the complaints and takes suo moto notice of the cases involving violation of the rights of women. Efforts are made to provide support, legal or otherwise, to helpless and needy women. Ensuring custodial justice is another important function.
The Commission has been empowered to monitor the proper implementation of all the legislations aimed at protecting the rights of women achieving equality in all spheres of life and equal participation in the development of the nation.
The function will be chaired by Sano Vamuzo, chairperson, NSCW. Short speeches will be delivered by Khesheli, president Naga Mother’s Association, Banuo Z. Jamir, principal secretary (Home), Nagaland and Rosemary Dzuvichu, expert member, National Commission for Women.
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