The commission for welfare of women in the state was set up by Uttarakhand Government as a quasi-judicial body.
[3] 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.
[5] Uttarakhand State Commission for Women was formed with a chairperson and other members.
Vijay Barthwal is the Chairperson of the Uttarakhand State Commission for Women.
Uttarakhand State Commission for Women was formed in 2006 to perform below activities: