Public Hearing
The scheme of Public Hearings, being implemented by the National Commission for
Women, gives first-hand insight into the conditions of the women in their own
surroundings. Under the Scheme, public hearings are organized on various
aspects relating to women's welfare and empowerment and the funds are provided
to the NGOs working for women in various regions of the country to hold the
hearings in easily accessible places where the complainants can come and speak
for themselves. The Commission's members record their depositions with a view
to redressing their grievances as well as gain insight into their problems. The
attendance of senior police officers, the District Magistrate, Secretary
(Welfare) and others were ensured to witness for themselves the sufferings of
poor women, who have been subjected to cruelty and humiliation.