Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar | |
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| 9th Chairperson National Commission for Women | |
| Assumed office 19 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Rekha Sharma |
| Chairperson Maharashtra State Commission for Woman | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| Mayor Aurangabad Municipal Corporation | |
| In office 29 October 2007 – 28 April 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1966 Aurangabad, Aurangabad district, Maharastra |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Kishore Rahatkar |
| Children | Kalyani Rahatkar |
| Profession | Politician |
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar (born 21 August 1966) is an Indian politician and currently serving as the 9th chairperson of the National Commission for Women, India.[1][2]
Vijaya holds a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in history from University of Pune. Her contributions to women's empowerment have earned her recognition, including the National Law Award and the Savitribai Phule Award from a national literary council.[citation needed]
Vijaya Rahatkar spearheaded initiatives like “Sakshama” (support for acid attack survivors), “Prajwala” (linking self-help groups to central government schemes), and “Suhita” (24x7 helpline service for women). She also worked on legal reforms focusing on issues like POCSO, anti-triple talaq cells, and anti-human trafficking units and introduced digital literacy programs, launched a publication named “Saad” dedicated to women's issues.[3][4]
Bibliography
[edit]- Vidhilikhit (on women's legal issues)
- Aurangabad: Leading to Wide Roads
References
[edit]- ^ India Today (19 October 2024). "Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar named new National Commission for Women chief". Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ The Hindu (19 October 2024). "Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar appointed new NCW chairperson". Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ The Times of India (19 October 2024). "Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar takes over as 9th chairperson of National Commission for Women". Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Singh, Ronit (19 October 2024). "Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Former BJP Women's Wing Chief, Appointed As NCW Chairperson". Retrieved 20 October 2024.