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NCW receives 1.5 lakh complaints annually; domestic violence tops list : Vijaya Rahatkar

The National Commission for Women (NCW) receives around 1.5 lakh complaints every year, with domestic violence emerging as the most reported category, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has said.
Published By : Pradip Subudhi | November 10, 2026 7:22 PM
NCW receives 1.5 lakh complaints annually; domestic violence tops list : Vijaya Rahatkar

New Delhi, November 10: The National Commission for Women (NCW) receives around 1.5 lakh complaints every year, with domestic violence emerging as the most reported category, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has said.

Rahatkar said women can approach the commission through multiple channels to register their grievances, including its online portal, Management Information System (MIS), email, in-person visits and a 24-hour helpline.

"We receive around 1.5 lakh complaints annually. Among the cases that fall under the commission's mandate, domestic violence accounts for the highest number of complaints," she said.

She highlighted the various mechanisms available to ensure that women can access the commission and report cases of harassment, violence and other forms of injustice.