Nagaon Gears Up for NCW Chief’s Visit with High-Level Coordination Meet

Nagaon: In a key build-up to the scheduled visit of the National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson to Nagaon on December 12, Assam State Commission for Women Chairperson Angoorlata Deka chaired a high-level coordination meeting on December 9 at the District Commissioner’s conference hall.

The meeting brought together senior officials from major departments to review preparations and fine-tune strategies for the upcoming visit.  Deka stressed the urgent need to reinvigorate women’s cells at district, sub-divisional and block levels, noting that these platforms are vital for timely and structured justice delivery for women. She urged all departments to work in close coordination to strengthen these grassroots systems.

Emphasising accessible support for women in distress, she called for widespread promotion of the 181 Women’s Helpline and the dedicated assistance number 9435196263 (available through both phone and WhatsApp). Ensuring these helplines are visible and approachable across the district, she said, must be treated as a priority.

Angoorlata Deka also directed the One Stop Centre (OSC) authorities to maintain discipline, efficiency and readiness, as the OSC plays a central role in providing immediate support to vulnerable women.

The meeting saw the presence of District Commissioner Devasish Sharma, IAS; CEO, Zilla Parishad Manoj Kumar Chikaria; Senior Superintendent of Police Swapnaneel Deka; SDO (Raha) Dr. Ankita Bora; ADC Debahuti Bora; Superintendents of Police of Raha and Kaliabor; Women’s Commission member Mamoni Bora; the District Social Welfare Officer; Block Development Officers; OC-level police officials and representatives of the OSC and allied departments.

The session marked a proactive step toward strengthening institutional mechanisms ahead of the NCW Chairperson’s visit.

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