Vijaya Rahatkar
Vijaya Rahatkar is the chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in India, an organization dedicated to advocating for women's rights and addressing issues related to gender equality. Under her leadership, the NCW has actively worked to highlight and combat social injustices faced by women, including those perpetuated through media and online platforms. Recently, she has been in the news for urging the Indian government to implement strict regulations on Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms to curb the streaming of obscene content, emphasizing the need for stringent censorship to protect women and children from harmful material.
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Vijaya Rahatkar condemned the killing, calling it a grave concern.
Noida dowry murder case: Father of Nikki Bhati makes shocking claim - 'didn't even let her put up a signboard' | India News
India· 2025-08-26
National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar also took suo motu cognisance, demanding a probe into the role of the hospital authorities and police.
Muzaffarpur horror: NCW steps in; Opposition steps up attack after minor girl's rape-murder - 10 points | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-02
Vijaya Rahatkar, chairperson of the National Women's Commission, expressed disappointment over derogatory comments made by responsible individuals.
কর্নেল সোফিয়াকে সশস্ত্র গোষ্ঠীর ‘বোন’ আখ্যা দিয়ে বিপাকে মধ্যপ্রদেশের বিজেপিদলীয় মন্ত্রী, মুখ বন্ধ মোদির
Bangladesh· 2025-05-15
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote on X that the trolling was 'extremely reprehensible and unfortunate'.
Himanshi Narwal, Indian navy officer's widow trolled after peace appeal
United Kingdom· 2025-05-06
Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar led a delegation from the National Commission for Women to visit the violence-affected areas in Murshidabad.
'They want sense of security': West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose meets victims of Murshidabad violence | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2025-04-19
Vijaya Rahatkar, chairperson of the NCW, assured victims of support and safety after the violence in Murshidabad.
‘Speechless after hearing their pain’: NCW chief meets Murshidabad violence victimsIndia· 2025-04-19
National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar meets the families affected by the Murshidabad violence.
Bengal governor meets Murshidabad violence victims, NCW flags molestation claims: Top developments | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-18
Vijaya Rahatkar is the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women who demanded immediate action regarding the incident.
Pune bus rape: Suspect was out on bail, Rs 1 lakh reward announced - what we know so far | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-27
National Commission for Women's chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar took cognizance of the incident and demanded immediate action.
How city bus became a trap: Health counsellor raped at Pune’s Swargate ST terminus, suspect identified but on the run | Pune NewsIndia· 2025-02-27
Vijaya Rahatkar took suo motu cognizance of the incident and wrote to the state Director General of Police demanding immediate action.
Pune Swargate ST terminus rape case: Traumatised survivor returns to city, goes to police after friend's call | Pune NewsIndia· 2025-02-27NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has taken suo motu cognisance of the crime and written to the Maharashtra DGP.
Woman raped in bus at busy Pune station located opposite thanaIndia· 2025-02-26
Vijaya Rahatkar is the NCW Chairperson who scheduled the hearing regarding the remarks.
NCW summons influencers Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina and others over controversial remarkIndia· 2025-02-11
Vijaya Rahatkar emphasized the need for stringent censorship to protect the public from harmful material.
Take steps to prevent OTTs from streaming obscene content: NCW | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-10