She has been involved with NCW since 2015, taking on roles as a member and temporarily as chairperson before becoming chief.
“Today marks the final day of my nine-year tenure as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW).These nine years have been like a roller coaster ride for me. Coming from a humble background to finishing three terms in the NCW is a long way I have walked,” she told on her X post.
Throughout her tenure, Sharma has been a strong advocate for gender sensitisation among police personnel, emphasising their crucial role as the first point of contact for victims of violence.
Reflecting on her journey with the commission, Sharma described it as “way too rich and profound,” expressing that she was overwhelmed with love and had also learned how to handle criticism.
In her series of tweets, Sharma wrote, “This journey is far too rich and profound to capture in a page or two; it would require a few books to do it justice. Along the way, I received an abundance of love, and I also learned how to handle criticism, which is an inevitable part of any work of this stature…”
She continued, “Despite this, I have no regrets—only gratitude. Gratitude to everyone who stood by me, cheered me on, and even to those who criticized me constructively, as it kept me on my toes and pushed me to do better and more work.”
Her time as chairperson was not without controversy. One of the notable controversies involves alleged non-action in Manipur.
She also faced criticism often times for not taking action in non-BJP ruled states, an allegation she strongly refused.