Working of State Women Commission in Himachal Pradesh: An Overview

In Himachal Pradesh State women Commission has been setup for the protection of women against injustice The main mandate of the commission as per H.P State Commission for women Act, 1996 is to improve the status and dignity of women in society, & suggest suitable measures against practices derogatory to women, to effectively monitor and implement laws affecting women and to advice the State Government. An attempt has been made in the present article to analyse the functioning of State Women Commission in Himachal Pradesh. Paper concludes with giving suggestions for effective functioning of State Women Commission in Himachal Pradesh. In 21st century, women have more responsibilities and commitments than over towards their home as well as in their place of work. In this modern day, women are more educated, more qualified and they are aware of their societal and organizational rights. women Act, 1996 is to improve the status and dignity of women in society, to investigate into and take or suggest suitable measures against practices derogatory to women, to effectively monitor and implement laws affecting women and to advice the State Government. Act provided that at least one member each shall be from amongst to the scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes, respectively;