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QUESTION 15
GS2
15 marks

Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.

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What the examiner wants

Judge with reasons whether the NCW addresses women's problems in public and private spheres.

Give reasonsAnswer exactly what the question asks.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Mandate: NCW Act 1990; reviews laws, inquires into complaints, suo motu cognisance, legal awareness≈40 words
  2. 2Public sphere: workplace harassment, police inaction, political representation; some interventions≈40 words
  3. 3Private sphere: domestic violence, dowry, marital issues; family mahila lok adalats, counselling≈40 words
  4. 4Limits: recommendatory, no enforcement powers, political appointments, depends on ministry funds, low rural reach, no strategy role≈40 words
  5. 5Reforms: statutory teeth, autonomy, state commission coordination≈40 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

MandatePublic-sphere rolePrivate-sphere roleLimitationsReformsConclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Not separating public and private spheres as the question asks
  • No stand on 'able or not'

Draw this

  • Two columns: public vs private issues and NCW response

Value addition

  • Data4.45 lakh crimes against women were recorded in 2022; 'cruelty by husband or relatives' was the largest head (about 31%).NCRB Crime in India 2022
  • LawProtection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 covers the private sphere.PWDVA, 2005