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 | |
| Mayor Aurangabad Municipal Corporation | |
| In office 29 October 2007 –28 April 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1966 Aurangabad,Aurangabad district,Maharastra |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Kishore Rahatkar |
| Children | Kalyani Rahatkar |
| Profession | Politician |
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]
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Vijaya holds a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in history from University of Pune. Her contributions to women's empowerment have earned her recognition,including the National Law Award and the Savitribai Phule Award from a national literary council.[ citation needed ]
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]