Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar appointed new NCW chief

NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women has got a new chairperson in Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar who was Maharashtra Women's Commission chief from 2016-21 among various responsibilities she has held so far. As the ninth chief, she succeeds Rekha Sharma whose second term ended in Aug. Rahatkar's tenure commences with immediate effect as per the official notification of her appointment. She is likely to take charge at NCW headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday.

According to a statement issued by the women and child development ministry, Rahatkar was holding the position of BJP's national secretary and co-incharge of Rajasthan.

In addition to the appointment of Rahatkar, Archana Majumdar has been officially named a member of NCW for a tenure of three years, the ministry said.

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