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GoI Approves 3-year extension for Rekha Sharma as Chairperson of NCW

Sumit Arora Published On August 10th, 2021 Leave a comment

The Government of India has given a three-year extension to Rekha Sharma as Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW). She will serve for another three years term with effect from August 07, 2021, or till the age of 65 years or until further orders whichever is the earliest. The 57-year-old Sharma first assumed the charge as Chairperson of NCW on August 7, 2018.

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Rekha Sharma has been associated with the Commission as a member since August 2015 and held the additional charge as the chairperson from September 29, 2017, before becoming its regular chief. She has been a vocal advocate of gender sensitisation of police personnel since they are the first point of contact for victims.

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National Commission for Women Formed: 1992;
National Commission for Women Headquarters: New Delhi.

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