CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -WCD Minister Smt Maneka Gandhi releases Draft National Policy for Women, 2016 for consultation. Union WCD Minister Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi released the draft National Policy for Women, 2016 today for stakeholder comments and consultations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Women’s participation in the political arena will be ensured at all levels of local governments, state legislations and national parliament with at least 50% reservation for women in local bodies and 33% in state assemblies and parliament to provide more responsive, equitable and participatory development.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Policy on Empowerment of Women adopted in 2001 states that “ All forms of violence against women, physical and mental, whether at domestic or societal levels, including those arising from customs, traditions or accepted practices shall be dealt with effectively with a view to eliminate its incidence.

Detailed explanation-4: -To strengthen convergence and provide technical support to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, National Mission for Empowerment of Women (NMEW) has been launched in 2010 with experts in several areas including gender rights, gender based violence and law enforcement.

Detailed explanation-5: -National Policy for the Empowerment of Women (2001) It focuses on equal access to women health care, quality education at all levels, career and vocational education, employment and community practices by active participation and involvement of women in public offices etc.