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Daily News Analysis ‘Delhi Ranks Low on Women’s Safety in NARI 2025 Report’ : 10 September

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Findings for Delhi (NARI 2025):

Parameter

Delhi

National Average

Rank on Safety Index

28th (among 31)

–

Women-friendly infrastructure

31% said minimal/non-existent

23%

Feeling unsafe (nighttime)

35%

–

Harassment in public spaces

12%

7%

Demand for more policing

51%

–

Demand for timely police action

17%

–

National Picture:

  • Safer cities: Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Aizawl, Bhubaneswar, Gangtok, Itanagar, Mumbai.
  • Survey covered 12,770 women in 31 cities.
  • Marks the first national safety index.

About National Commission for Women (NCW)

    • Established: 1992 under the NCW Act, 1990.
    • Nature: Autonomous and statutory body to protect and promote women’s rights in India.

  • Composition:

      • Chairperson: Person committed to women’s cause.
      • 5 Members: Experts in law, education, health, administration, trade unions, or women’s organisations.At least one member each from SC and ST communities.
      • Tenure: 3 years.
      • Removal: By Central Government on grounds like insolvency, misuse of office, conviction, or incapacity.

  • Functions:

      • Investigates safeguards for women under the Constitution/laws.
      • Submits annual reports and suggests legal reforms.
      • Takes up cases of women’s rights violations.
      • Reviews laws and recommends amendments.
      • Advises on socio-economic development policies for women.
      • Promotes research, awareness, and education on women’s issues.

  • Powers:

    • While investigating, NCW has powers like a civil court:
    • Summon witnesses, examine on oath.
    • Call for documents or public records.
    • Accept evidence on affidavits.
    • Issue commissions for inquiry.

Why in News?

  •  The National Annual Report & Index on Women’s Safety (NARI) 2025, released by the National Commission for Women (NCW), shows that Delhi ranks 28th out of 31 cities, highlighting persistent safety gaps for women.