- Vijaya Kishor Rahatkar has been appointed as the 9th Chairperson of NCW (National Commission for Women).
- She is a veteran social activist and has actively worked on issues of women's rights, gender equality, and empowerment.
- She served as the Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Women's Commission (2016-2021).
- She led initiatives such as "Sakshama" (support for acid attack survivors), "Prajwala" (linking self-help groups with central government schemes), and "Suhita" (24x7 helpline service for women).
- She also launched a publication called "Saad" dedicated to women's issues.
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