CIVICS CH4 Human Rights and UNO — Social Science STD 8 — Question
Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social ScienceCIVICS CH4 Human Rights and UNO5 Marks
Question
Explain about National Human Rights Commission.
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Answer
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established on 12th October, 1993. It is an independent statutory, and non-constitutional body.
Its headquarter is located in New Delhi. NHRC is a multi- member body which consists of a Chairperson and other members.
The President appoints the Chairperson and other members.
They are appointed for 5 years or till the age of 70 years whichever is earlier.
NHRC has five divisions. Law Division, Investigation Division, Policy Research & Programmes Division, Training Division and Administrative Division.
The National Human Rights Commission is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in India.
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