Question

Write on various commissions set up to safeguard the rights of different sections of society.

Answer the following question in 80 to 100 words:

Write information about any five commissions to safeguard the rights of different sections in India.

Answer 1

The following institutions have been established by the Indian Constitution and Acts of Parliament to protect the rights of different sections of society in India:

1. Scheduled Castes Commission: The Constitution established it to protect the interests of the scheduled castes and investigate complaints about violations of their rights.
2. Scheduled Tribes Commission: The Constitution established it to protect the interests of the scheduled tribes.
3. National Human Rights Commission: It was established by an Act of Parliament to protect citizens’ rights.
4. National Commission for Women: An Act of Parliament established this to accelerate women’s socioeconomic development.
5. National Commission for Backward Classes: It was established by an Act of Parliament to promote the welfare of the socially and economically disadvantaged segments of society.
6. National Commission for Protection of Rights of Children: An Act of Parliament established this to protect children.
7. Minorities Commission: The constitution established this to protect the interests of linguistic and religious minorities.