Women’s Public Grievance Hearing to Be Held in Dehradun on October 30 Under NCW’s ‘National Commission for Women at Your Doorstep’ Initiative
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar to preside over the hearing at Police Lines Auditorium; proceedings to begin at 10 AM
Dehradun, October 27, 2026: The National Commission for Women (NCW), New Delhi, will organise a women’s public grievance hearing in Dehradun on October 30, 2026, under its ‘National Commission for Women at Your Doorstep’ initiative. The programme aims to address women’s grievances, safeguard their rights and facilitate action on complaints related to harassment and violence against women.
According to the scheduled programme, the hearing will take place at the Police Lines Auditorium in Dehradun from 10 AM on Friday, October 30. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar will preside over the proceedings.
Platform for Women to Present Their Complaints
The public hearing will provide women with an opportunity to present their concerns and complaints directly before the National Commission for Women. The initiative aims to make grievance redressal more accessible and facilitate appropriate action on cases involving violations of women’s rights.
Complaints relating to domestic violence, dowry harassment, violence against women, workplace harassment and other issues concerning women’s rights can be raised during the hearing. The proceedings are intended to bring such cases to the attention of the relevant authorities and help advance action in accordance with applicable procedures.
Strengthening Women’s Rights and Grievance Redressal
Through its ‘At Your Doorstep’ initiative, the National Commission for Women seeks to reach women directly, listen to their concerns and improve awareness of their legal rights. The initiative also aims to facilitate coordination with relevant departments and authorities for appropriate action on complaints.
The Dehradun hearing is intended to provide an accessible platform for women to voice their concerns and seek assistance in pursuing the resolution of their grievances.
Women planning to attend may bring relevant documents supporting their complaints to help explain the facts of their cases.
Event Details
- Event: National Commission for Women at Your Doorstep – Women’s Public Grievance Hearing
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Time: From 10 AM
- Venue: Police Lines Auditorium, Dehradun
- Presiding Officer: Vijaya Rahatkar, Chairperson, National Commission for Women
