Will Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Expedite the Women’s Commission Reconstitution?

New Delhi, May 5 (NationPress) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured the swift reconstitution of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Monday, aiming for the prompt resolution of grievances faced by women in distress.

During a press briefing after the launch of a 'Mahila Maha Jan Sunwai', CM Gupta stated that a total of 1,500 pending cases concerning women will be addressed in this five-day camp to ensure timely justice.

Her remarks regarding the intended revitalization of the DCW come amid concerns about its deterioration, allegedly due to mismanagement in contract appointments by the former AAP administration.

According to the DCW Act, 1994, the commission is composed of a chairperson, five government-nominated members, and a bureaucrat serving as the member-secretary. The currently inactive DCW has lacked appointed officials since July 2024, and its three helplines have been inoperative for several months. The terms of the Commission’s chairperson, member-secretary, and three members expired last year.

Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal stepped down as the head of the panel after her nomination to the Rajya Sabha. With an annual budget of approximately Rs 25 crore, the Commission has also encountered funding challenges for months.

Last year, the Women and Child Development department of the Delhi government ordered the termination of 223 contract workers in the DCW, based on findings from a panel that highlighted irregularities in the hiring of contract staff.

In her comments about the 'Mahila Maha Jan Sunwai', CM Gupta remarked that this special camp signifies a positive step towards addressing outstanding issues related to women.

“The entire team of the National Women's Commission will urgently hear all pending cases from Delhi over the next five days. Approximately 1,500 cases await resolution. The National President of the Women’s Commission is also present for personal oversight alongside the police,” she mentioned.

“We aim to resolve as many cases as possible to provide justice for women in distress,” CM Gupta reiterated, emphasizing the Delhi government’s commitment to ensuring safety for women and promising full cooperation from the entire Delhi administration.

Earlier, in a post on her social media account on X, the CM stated, “With a commitment to serve in every endeavor, we prioritize public interest in all decisions. Addressing each public issue is not just our duty, but our foremost priority. With this sentiment in mind, today, during the public hearing, I listened to citizens' concerns, understood their needs, and directed officials for immediate solutions.”

“Our government is always ready to act in the public interest with unwavering dedication,” she added.