The Committee on Empowerment of Women in the Parliament was established ...

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The Committee on Empowerment of Women in the Parliament was established

As a result of India’s accession to the International Covenant on Civil and Political rights

By the 42nd amendment of the Constitution

As a result of resolutions passed by both houses on the occasion of International Women’s Day

In 2010 as a part of efforts of the NGO, SEWA administered by Ela Bhatt

Explanation:

This Committee came into being on 29th April, 1997, as a consequence of identical Resolutions adopted by both the Houses of Parliament on the occasion of International Women’s’ Day on 8th March, 1996.

Composition: The Committee consists of 30 members, 20 nominated by the Speaker from amongst the members of Lok Sabha and 10 nominated by the Chairman, Rajya Sabha from amongst the members of the Rajya Sabha. The term of the Committee is of one year.

Functions: The Committee have been primarily mandated with the task of reviewing and monitoring the measures taken by the Union Government in the direction of securing for women equality, status and dignity in all matters. The Committee would also suggest necessary correctives for improving the status/condition of women in respect of matters within the purview of the Union Government. Besides, another important function of the Committee is to examine the measures taken by the Union Government for comprehensive education and adequate representation of women in Legislative bodies/services and other fields. The Committee would also consider the report of the National Commission for Women