Srinagar, May 20 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has written to the home ministry for a nod to establish its offices in all the union territories of the country, chairperson Vijaya K Rahatkar said on Tuesday.

The NCW is in Srinagar as part of its 'Jan Sunwai(public hearings)' programme in Kashmir valley to provide a direct platform for women of Srinagar District to voice their concerns and seek resolution of issues related to their rights, welfare and safety.

"We have recently sent a proposal to the home ministry to open offices in every UT but for that home ministry's permission is needed. We have sought the permission and are waiting for that," Rahatkar said in response to a question by mediapersons.

She said that NCW look...