national commission for women reconstituted

Friday, May 20, 2005

The Government has reconstituted the National Commission for Women (NCW) with immediate effect. The five new nominated members of the NCW are: Smt. Malini Bhattacharya, (2). Ms. Sushila Tiriya, (3) Smt. Motamma, (4) Smt. Neeva Konwar and (5) Smt. Yasmeen Abrar.

These appointments have been made for a period of three years from the date of assumption of charge of office or until further orders whichever is earlier.

Three existing members - Ms. Nafisa Hussain, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman and Ms. Anusuiya Uike have been relieved from the office of the Member of the NCW from today.

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