Dimapur, March 11 -- The Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW), in collaboration with the Chumoukedima district administration, organised Mahila Jan Sunwai (public hearing for women) on Wednesday, seeking to strengthen grassroots access to justice by bringing grievance redressal mechanisms closer to the public, particularly women from rural and remote areas.

The district-level hearing formed part of the state-wide outreach initiative being conducted from March 9 to 13 under the guidance of the National Commission for Women. The district hub for empowerment of women and the Nagaland social welfare department also played prominent roles in organising the event.

The initiative aims to provide women with a direct and accessible platform ...