New Delhi, August 30: Vijay Rahatkar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, urged women to be aware of their right to file a Zero FIR at any police station for cognizable offenses. This statement was made on Sunday via a post on the social media platform ‘X’.
Rahatkar emphasized that Zero FIR is a legal right. Regardless of where an incident occurs, women can register a complaint for serious crimes at their nearest police station. Once a Zero FIR is filed, the case is transferred to the appropriate police station. If the police refuse to register the FIR, she advised filing a written complaint and contacting a senior police officer. Women should know their rights and not hesitate to speak up.
Along with her post, she shared a pamphlet detailing how to file a Zero FIR when facing serious crimes. She reminded women that they can take advantage of the facility to file complaints at any police station based on their convenience, regardless of where the crime occurred.
An official reported that Rahatkar provided this guidance to women a day after chairing a capacity-building workshop for elected female representatives in Maharashtra’s panchayats and urban local bodies.
In her post, she mentioned that the National Commission for Women, in collaboration with the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration, organized the ‘She is a Change Maker’ program at MGM Medical College. The initiative saw participation from elected women representatives from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, and Beed, strengthening leadership in grassroots governance.
She further stated that under the ‘She is a Change Maker’ initiative, initial training camps for women representatives from these districts were held. With the support of the Maharashtra government, the National Commission will conduct 12 training camps across the state, starting today in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Over 300 women representatives enthusiastically participated in today’s camp, including sarpanchs, district council members, and elected women from municipal councils and corporations. The discussion focused on the qualities of an ideal woman representative, her roles, responsibilities, and leadership direction.
Explaining the main objectives of the camp, she stated that it aims to ensure that elected representatives have a deep understanding of their rights and responsibilities.
The Chairperson of the Commission highlighted that the initiative seeks to educate and train elected women representatives to maintain better coordination with administrative officials. They should continuously monitor the implementation of government schemes and enhance their knowledge and skills through training, workshops, and new initiatives, working with integrity, discipline, and a spirit of public welfare.
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