Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar
Indian politician
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Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar (born 21 August 1966) is an Indian politician and currently serving as the 9th chairperson of the National Commission for Women, India.[1][2][3][4][5]
Vijaya Rahatkar | |
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| 9th Chairperson National Commission for Women | |
| Assumed office 19 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Rekha Sharma |
| Chairperson Maharashtra State Commission for Woman | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Rupali Chakankar |
| Mayor Aurangabad Municipal Corporation | |
| In office 29 October 2007 – 28 April 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1966 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Kishore Rahatkar |
| Children | Kalyani Rahatkar |
| Profession | Politician |
Vijaya Rahatkar spearheaded initiatives like “Sakshama” (support for acid attack survivors), “Prajwala” (linking self-help groups to central government schemes), and “Suhita” (24x7 helpline service for women). She also worked on legal reforms focusing on issues like POCSO, anti-triple talaq cells, and anti-human trafficking units and introduced digital literacy programs, launched a publication named “Saad” dedicated to women's issues.[6][7]
Bibliography
- Vidhilikhit (on women's legal issues)
- Aurangabad: Leading to Wide Roads