PM Modi to address 28th NHRC Foundation Day programme on Oct 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address 28th National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Foundation Day programme tomorrow via video conferencing. Home Minister Amit Shah and NHRC Chairperson will also be present during the event.

NHRC was set up under the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 on 12th October, 1993 for the promotion and protection of human rights. The Commission takes cognizance of any form of human rights violations, conducts enquiries and in cases of violation of human rights, recommends to the public authorities for payment of compensation to the victims, other remedial and legal measures against the erring public servants.