Shafali Verma Honoured by Haryana Government | 14 Nov 2025

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.