NCW Chief Vijaya Rahatkar Leads Maharashtra Police Programme On Women’s Safety

National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar led discussions on women’s empowerment and cybercrime prevention during a two-day visit to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar that concluded on Saturday. The programmes were organised as part of a capacity-building initiative for Maharashtra Police officers in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, with a focus on strengthening awareness and institutional responses to issues affecting women.

Rahatkar participated in the “Shakti and Suraksha” capacity-building programme for Maharashtra Police, where discussions focused on policing and emerging challenges related to cybercrime. The visit also included the “Yashoda AI” initiative and “Nari Hunkar” Kavyasandhya. The NCW chairperson described “Nari Hunkar” as an initiative aimed at spreading the message of women’s empowerment, respect and equality.

The poetry programme featured performances by poets Kavita Tiwari, Sonal Jain, Deepa Saini and Sarita Jain. According to the NCW, the event used poetry to communicate ideas around social awareness and women’s empowerment. Rahatkar emphasised the role of poetry in bringing social issues to a wider audience, describing it as a medium capable of expressing emotions, communicating ideas and encouraging positive change.

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During her visit, Rahatkar also spoke about relationships and women’s aspirations through messages shared on social media. She wrote that marriage requires patience, mutual understanding and communication, and noted that dialogue before marriage can help build stronger relationships. In another message, she encouraged women to pursue their ambitions and stressed the importance of equal opportunities, respect and confidence.

The NCW chairperson’s visit brought together programmes covering women’s empowerment, policing and emerging technology-related challenges. The capacity-building component for Maharashtra Police was aimed at strengthening institutional understanding of issues connected with women’s safety and cybercrime. The collaboration with the Maharashtra State Commission for Women also formed part of the broader effort to promote awareness and support mechanisms.

Rahatkar’s two-day programme concluded with discussions and activities centred on empowerment, safety and social awareness. The NCW has continued to emphasise the need for stronger institutional responses to issues affecting women, while initiatives such as “Nari Hunkar” seek to communicate messages of equality and empowerment through cultural platforms.

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