Nanded, July 13 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Monday inspected the facilities for women inmates at Nanded district court in Maharashtra, apart from interacting with the inmates to note their problems.

In a message on X, Rahatkar said, “Conversed with the women prisoners in Nanded District Jail to understand their problems and needs. The law can limit freedom, but not human rights! Every woman should get the opportunity for respect and rehabilitation.”

In another post, she said, “Engaged in conversation with the women detained in the jail and gathered information on various aspects related to their problems, needs, and rehabilitation.”

“The law may restrict a person’s freedom, but it cannot restrict their human rights, dignity, and dreams. Every woman should be given the opportunity for dignity, sensitivity, and reform, so that she can confidently reclaim her place in the mainstream of society,” she said.

Earlier, she offered prayers at Shri Takht Sachkhand Shri Hazur Sahib, Nanded, and shared a message on X.

“I was fortunate to have the privilege of paying obeisance at Shri Takht Sachkhand Shri Hazur Sahib. This is not merely a gurdwara, but a sacred pilgrimage site embodying the eternal inspiration of faith, sacrifice, courage, and humanity,” she said.

“This is the very hallowed ground where the Tenth Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, attained joti-jot and left his mortal body, bestowing upon Shri Guru Granth Sahib the honour of the eternal Guru and thereby concluding the tradition of human Gurus. Bowing at the feet of Guru Sahib, I felt profoundly overwhelmed,” she said.

Earlier, Rahatkar was presented with the ‘Late Smt. Kusumtai Chavan Memorial Award 2026’ by the daily ‘Satyaprabha’, marking the birth anniversary of Late Shankarrao Chavan, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and former Union Home Minister.

In a message on X, she wrote, “Receiving this honour for my work in the field of women’s empowerment is a matter of great pride for me.”

“On this occasion, while expressing my thoughts, I said that today Indian women are reaching new heights. Whether as fighter pilots, space scientists, entrepreneurs, or athletes who enhance the glory of the Tricolor in international sports competitions — women are raising the flag of their talent in every field,” she said.

However, alongside this progress, women face serious challenges such as cybercrime, violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking. Due to changing social circumstances, stress and instability in family relationships are also increasing, she said.

At such a time, to strengthen the institution of the family and guide society in the right direction, the power of motherhood must once again come to the forefront, she said.

“History bears witness that whenever the nation faced a crisis, valiant women like Mother Jijau, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, and Rani Laxmibai led society. I am fully confident that today’s maternal power will also successfully overcome this challenge,” she added.

–IANS

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