[2] According to the Act, the commission was constituted to improve the status of women in the State of Kerala and to inquire into unfair practices affecting women and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto (The Kerala Women's Commission Act, 1990).

[4] The commission is equipped with powers to safeguard rights of women and ensure their protection and equality against any form of harassment and issues faced in the family and community.

P Sathidevi is the Chairperson of the Kerala State Commission for Women.

[6][7] She along with other members will hold office for a period of 5 years.

Kerala State Commission for Women was formed to perform below activities: