National Commission for Women

Last updated: November 6th, 2024

Functions of Women Safety Cell

1. Work relating to Project – Violence free homes set up in Delhi and seven other States including monitoring the working of special cells, release of funds for project execution and institutionalisation and takeover of the project by the State
2. Monitoring of cases of acid attack and matters relating to payment of compensation in such cases in all States and UTs and providing inputs for formulation of Victim Compensation Schemes.

Women Safety Audit Survey

The National Commission for Women has initiated the Women Safety Audit Survey research in 20 tier II cities which is a study to evaluate the safety levels experienced by women in both public spaces and workplaces within the city, utilizing a combination of sample surveys, focused group discussions (FGDs), field observations and interviews. This research not only aims to identify factors contributing to inadequate safety but also to prepare a road map for creating safe inclusive urban spaces.

It is an exploratory research using mixed method approach to assess the safety and security concerns of women in public spaces and workplaces, taking into account the perspectives of the public, as well as insights from government officials and departments. The primary objective of this survey is to identify gaps in the physical and socio-economic environment of the city through a participatory approach and ensure safe public and work spaces for women so that women can participate in the society without any fear of intimidation or unwelcome behaviour. The data was collected online on the Women Stay Safe App developed by Digital India Corporation.

The Commission is conducting this survey research in collaboration with premium research Institutes. The first phase of the survey research has been completed in Ghaziabad, Vijayawada, Coimbatore, Raipur, Ranchi, Meerut, Asansol, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Vasai Virar, Gwalior, and Faridabad. The data collection process is ongoing in Agra, Agartala, Gurugram, Indore, Varanasi, Jaipur, Ludhiana, and Thiruvananthapuram as part of the second phase of the survey research. Based on the data collected each city will be given a Women City Safety Score.

Entrepreneurship Awareness Program

The National Commission for Woman has always sought to ensure equal opportunities for women in all spheres of life. As part of the Commission’s effort to strengthen and build entrepreneurial capabilities among women entrepreneurs, it has collaborated with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Gandhinagar  to sensitize and provide women entrepreneurs access to knowledge and skills required to grow and sustain their entrepreneurial ventures.

In this backdrop, the Commission in collaboration with Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Gandhinagar is conducting Entrepreneurship Awareness Programs (EAPs) across 100 cities to build capacity of women entrepreneurs and also sensitize the relevant stake holders. The Entrepreneurship Awareness Program was inaugurated in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on 2^nd June, 2023 in the presence of Hon’ble Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai and Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW Smt Rekha Sharma.

The primary objective of this Entrepreneurship Awareness Program is to develop the entrepreneurial attitude and knowledge needed to identify and build a business, as well as enable these women to develop managerial capabilities to run the enterprise successfully. The awareness program integrates efforts related to women’s empowerment across the country by incorporating interactive activities and discussions by focusing on real-life examples.

Additionally, EAPs facilitate networking opportunities, connecting budding entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, and fellow innovators. By demystifying the entrepreneurial journey and equipping individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills, EAPs empower them to transform their innovative ideas into viable, sustainable businesses, ultimately driving economic.