Kerala-based advocate and mediator brings over two decades of experience in law, governance, HR and financeNew Delhi,
Ms. Nivedida Subramanian today assumed charge as a Member of the National Commission for Women (NCW). Before formally taking charge, she met NCW Chairperson Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar, marking the beginning of her tenure with the Commission.Hailing from Guruvayoor in Thrissur, Kerala, Subramanian holds an LL.M. in Labour Law from Annamalai University, an MBA in Human Resources from ICFAI University and an LL.B. from Mangalore University. She has also completed professional programmes in management and business administration.An advocate and mediator, Subramanian has more than two decades of professional experience spanning law, administration, human resources and finance. She has over 12 years of experience practising law in the Civil and Criminal Courts of Chavakkad and has been a Supreme Court-accredited mediator since 2015.She has also served as an Independent Director at Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), where she was associated with the Board, CSR, Audit and Stakeholders' Relationship Committee responsibilities. The role provided her with experience in corporate governance and institutional decision-making.With her professional background covering legal practice, mediation, corporate governance, human resources and community engagement, Subramanian brings a multidisciplinary perspective to the National Commission for Women.The NCW welcomed her as a Member and expressed confidence in her contribution towards strengthening the Commission's efforts for the protection and promotion of women's rights and welfare.