Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar (born 21 August 1966) is an Indian politician and currently serving as the 9th chairperson of the National Commission for Women, India.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Vijaya Rahatkar
9th Chairperson National Commission for Women
Incumbent
Assumed office 19 October 2024
Preceded by	Rekha Sharma
Chairperson Maharashtra State Commission for Woman
In office 2016–2021
Mayor Aurangabad Municipal Corporation
In office 29 October 2007 – 28 April 2010
Personal details
Born	(1966-08-21) 21 August 1966 (age 59) Aurangabad, Aurangabad district, Maharastra
Political party	Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse	Kishore Rahatkar
Children	Kalyani Rahatkar
Profession	Politician

Vijaya holds a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in history from University of Pune. Her contributions to women's empowerment have earned her recognition, including the National Law Award and the Savitribai Phule Award from a national literary council.^{[citation needed]}

Vijaya Rahatkar spearheaded initiatives like “Sakshama” (support for acid attack survivors), “Prajwala” (linking self-help groups to central government schemes), and “Suhita” (24x7 helpline service for women). She also worked on legal reforms focusing on issues like POCSO, anti-triple talaq cells, and anti-human trafficking units and introduced digital literacy programs, launched a publication named “Saad” dedicated to women's issues.^[6][7]

Bibliography

• Vidhilikhit (on women's legal issues)
• Aurangabad: Leading to Wide Roads