The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established in 1993 to protect and promote human rights in India by investigating violations, recommending remedies and advocating accountability.

Role of National Human Rights Commission –

1. Investigative roles involve probing human rights complaints, inquiring into alleged violations and investigating negligence by public servants and institutions.
2. Protective roles involve recommending compensation, rehabilitation and legal aid to victims, ensuring justice and safeguarding human rights and dignity.
3. Promotive roles involve educating the public, conducting workshops and promoting human rights awareness, research and studies to foster a rights based culture.
4. Advisory roles involve guiding the government on human rights policy, law reform and international standards to ensure rights protection and compliance.
5. Monitoring roles involve tracking human rights situations in prisons, institutions and conflict zones, ensuring compliance and reporting violations to authorities.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) faces challenges including limited resources, inadequate powers, heavy workload, backlog of cases, lack of autonomy, political interference, insufficient state cooperation and limited awareness among citizens, hindering effective human rights protection and promotion in India.

In conclusion, the National Human Rights Commission plays a vital role in protecting and promoting human rights in India despite challenges, ensuring accountability, justice and dignity.