EXPERT COMMITTEES [Section 8(1)]
The Commission constitutes Expert Committees for dealing with such special issues as may be taken up by the Commission from time to time. The Expert Committees established so far are for :-
Law and legislation, Political empowerment, Custodial justice for women, Social security, Panchayati Raj, Women and media, Development of Scheduled Tribe Women, Development of women of weaker sections, Development of women of minority communities, Transfer of technology in agriculture for development of women.
NET-WORKING
Women’s movement in the country was brought to the fore front by the efforts of the NGOs. The Commission interacts and networks with the NGOs and the State Commissions for ensuring gender equality and empowerment of women. The commission also interacts with the media, social activists and academicians to suggest the ways of ensuring due representation of women in all spheres.
STATE VISITS
The Commission undertakes state visits to evaluate the progress of development of women in various states. It has covered the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Sikkim, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Tripura and Manipur.
During the visits, discussions are held with the Chief Minister, the Women and Child Development Minister, the Chief Secretary, the Home Secretary and the Secretaries of other departments.
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