Public Hearing
The scheme of Public Hearings, being implemented by the National Commission for
Women, gives first-hand insight into the conditions of the women in their own
surroundings. Under the Scheme, public hearings are organized on various
aspects relating to women’s welfare and empowerment and the funds are provided
to the NGOs working for women in various regions of the country to hold the
hearings in easily accessible places where the complainants can come and speak
for themselves. The Commission’s members record their depositions with a view
to redressing their grievances as well as gain insight into their problems. The
attendance of senior police officers, the District Magistrate, Secretary
(Welfare) and others were ensured to witness for themselves the sufferings of
poor women, who have been subjected to cruelty and humiliation.
Following public hearings are conducted during the year:
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Public hearing for Kodungallur Matweavers at Kodungallur, held on 21st January,
2005
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Public hearing on women working in Floriculture in Sikkim held on 25th April,
2005
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Public hearing on women working in Agriculture in Sikkim held on 27th April,
2005
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Public hearing on the Accessibility of Health Facilities to the Women and
Children’ held in West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya on 13th May, 2005
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Public Hearing on Tsunami Relief and Rehabilitation held at Chennai on 3rd
October, 2005
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Public Hearing on Women Weavers held at Agra on 4th October, 2005
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Public hearing on women Agriculture (Potato Growers in East Khasi Hills) held
at Smit,Laitkok village of Meghalaya on 20th October, 2005
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Public hearing on the Accessibility of Health Facilities to the Women and
Children’ held at Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, on 22nd October, 2005
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Public Hearing on Trafficking, Child Marriage and Dowry held at Beldanga,
Bhabta Sanitation Mart on 8th December, 2005
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