Who has been appointed as the 9th chairperson of the National Commission for Women?

Mrs. Vijaya Rahatkar was appointed as the 9th chairperson of the National Commission for Women on 19 October 2024.

The post was vacant after Rekha Sharma’s term ended on 6 August 2024.

Mrs. Vijaya Rahatkar has served as the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women from 2016 to 2021.

Dr. Archana Majumdar has been appointed as a member of the National Commission for Women.

Mrs. Vijaya Rahatkar and Dr. Archana Majumdar have been appointed for a three-year term.

The National Commission for Women Act 1990 empowers the Government of India to set rules regarding tenure.

The National Commission for Women Rules, 1992, state that the maximum age for the chairperson or member is 65 years or a term of three years, whichever is earlier.