About Yashoda AI:
- It is an AI Literacy Program for Women titled as “Yashoda AI” from May, 2025.
- Objective: To equip women in the Country with AI literacy to enhance digital inclusion and empower them in areas of cyber security, digital privacy and safe online practices.
- It is the initiative of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Future Shift Labs (FSL).
- The program aims to go beyond traditional learning by hosting in-depth discussions on critical issues such as AI-driven crimes, digital privacy, and practical safety strategies.
- Under this program, about 2500 women from rural and semi-urban locations, including Members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Local elected representatives such as Sarpanchs, Pradhans, Parshads, Mayors, MLAs, ASHA workers etc have been imparted training till date.
Key Facts about National Commission for Women
- It was set up as statutory body in 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
- Composition: The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, 5 Members, and a Member-Secretary who are nominated by the Central Government.
- Term: The Chairperson and every Member shall hold office for a period of three years.
- Powers: The Commission, while investigating, shall have all the powers of a civil court in respect of the following matters
- It can summon and enforce the attendance of any person from any part of India and examine him/her on oath.
- Requiring the discovery and production of any document.
- Receiving evidence on affidavits.
- Requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office.
- Issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and documents.
