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title: "National Commission for Women (NCW): Role & Powers"
description: "The National Commission for Women is an Indian statutory body established in 1992 to enhance women's legal protections and address rights violations."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The National Commission for Women is an Indian statutory body created in 1992 to review constitutional and legal safeguards for women and recommend remedial measures.
- Is the National Commission for Women a constitutional or statutory body?
- What investigative powers does the NCW actually hold?
- How is the NCW different from a State Commission for Women?
- Who appoints the Chairperson and members, and for how long?

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1. 30 August 1990

   20 of 1990), which received presidential assent on and brought the Commission into being on 31 January 1992.

2. 31 January 1992

   20 of 1990), which received presidential assent on 30 August 1990 and brought the Commission into being on .

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