Pam Rajput Committee on the Status of Women

The committee was formed by Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2012 with the objective of evaluating the status of women from 1989 to 2012. It was headed by Pam Rajput who was a professor from Punjab University. The committee submitted its report in 2012.

Major Recommendations of the Committee

  • Creation of a National Women Policy and an action plan to end violence against women.
  • 50% reservation for women in all decision making bodies and complete overhaul of criminal justice system to ensure justice for women.
  • Increase gender sensitivity in government machinery.
  • Effectively implement PCPNDT act and anti-dowry law.
  • A separate panel to ....
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