India, Jan. 10 -- National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, on Thursday visited Assam's Dibrugarh district, where she interacted with women from different sections of society and listened to their concerns, with a focus on empowerment, safety, education, domestic violence and access to government welfare schemes.

During an interactive meeting, women shared issues ranging from social security and legal awareness to challenges related to family violence and economic independence.

Responding sensitively, Rahatkar apprised them of the legal rights and protection mechanisms available under various laws and schemes. She stressed that creating awareness and self-reliance among women is the need of the hour, enabling the...