Agartala, March 8: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Tripura State Commission for Women organised a special Mahila ‘Jan Sunwai’ (Women’s Public Hearing) programme aimed at addressing grievances faced by women across the state.
Speaking to the media, Commission Chairperson Jharna Debbarma shared details of the initiative and its connection to a broader nationwide campaign focused on strengthening mechanisms for the protection of women’s rights.
Debbarma said the Commission has already taken steps to review registered complaints from police stations across all districts of Tripura to ensure their speedy resolution. In addition to pending cases, the programme also provides an opportunity for walk-in complainants to present their grievances directly before the Commission.
According to her, this approach helps women access justice more easily by reducing procedural barriers and allowing them to speak openly about their concerns.
The programme is part of a larger outreach campaign launched by the National Commission for Women (NCW). The week-long initiative, scheduled from March 8 to March 14, 2026, is being conducted across 500 districts in 25 states and Union Territories, including Tripura, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
The campaign, titled NCW Aapke Dwar, is being implemented in coordination with state women’s commissions and local authorities. Its primary objective is to bring grievance redressal mechanisms closer to women and ensure faster disposal of cases.
Officials said the initiative aims to address nearly 15,000 complaints across the country through direct interaction, public hearings and legal support mechanisms.
Debbarma explained that the Commission is dealing with a wide range of issues affecting women in society. These include cases related to sexual harassment at workplaces, domestic violence, cyber crimes targeting women, marital disputes, and grievances connected to women-centric welfare schemes.
She noted that many women often hesitate to approach formal legal channels due to social stigma or lack of awareness. Programmes like the Mahila Jan Sunwai, she said, create a supportive environment where women can seek help and guidance.
The Chairperson also described the campaign as one of the largest coordinated initiatives aimed at resolving women’s grievances in recent years.
“This campaign is regarded as one of the largest coordinated efforts ever undertaken for the redressal of women’s grievances,” Debbarma said.
The initiative is expected to strengthen awareness about women’s rights, encourage victims to come forward, and improve coordination between government agencies and support institutions working for women’s welfare.
