Haryana
Shafali Verma Honoured by Haryana Government
- 14 Nov 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Haryana Chief Minister recently felicitated Shafali Verma after her standout performance in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.
Key Points
- About the Felicitation:
- Shafali Verma was presented with a cheque of ₹1.50 crore and a 'Grade A' sports gradation certificate by the Chief Minister.
- Shafali Verma was appointed brand ambassador of the Haryana State Women’s Commission in recognition of her contribution to women’s sport in the state.
- About Haryana State Women’s Commission:
- It is a statutory, quasi-judicial body constituted by the State Government.
- Initially constituted in 1999, but achieved statutory status with the enactment of the Haryana State Commission for Women Act, 2012.
- Functions:
- It functions as an advisory body to the state government on policies, laws, and programmes related to women’s welfare, protection, and empowerment.
- The Commission investigates complaints of domestic violence, harassment, dowry issues, trafficking, and denial of women’s constitutional and legal rights.
- It has powers of a Civil Court to summon individuals, call for documents, and conduct inquiries.
- It monitors the implementation of women-centric schemes such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, women’s safety initiatives, and workplace harassment mechanisms.
- The Commission also undertakes suo-motu action in cases of severe rights violations.
