New Delhi, April 11 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi paid tributes to social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary, describing his life as a unique example of dedication and social justice and transformation through education.Devi said that on the...
New Delhi, April 9 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi said on Thursday that the Poshan Abhiyaan should become a "people's movement" and stressed the need to reduce children's screen time and improve nutrition in the first six years of life.Launching the eighth edition of...
New Delhi, April 8 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi said on Wednesday that the proposed amendment to the women's reservation law would mark the beginning of a "golden era" of women-led development in the country.In a post on X, Devi said that women's participation in...
New Delhi, April 8 – The government is set to celebrate the 8th edition of ‘Poshan Pakhwada’, reaffirming its commitment to improving nutritional outcomes across the country.According to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Pakhwada, from April 9-23, focuses on “Maximising Brain...
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Chandigarh, April 7 Indian National Lok Dal patron Sampat Singh on Tuesday lashed out at the BJP government in Haryana, alleging gross fiscal mismanagement by the current dispensation.Singh, a former Haryana finance minister, alleged gross fiscal mismanagement by the Nayab Singh Saini...
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skill development
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Bhopal, April 6 – Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, the Madhya Pradesh government has intensified efforts to prevent child marriages, issuing detailed directives for strict vigilance during mass marriage ceremonies scheduled for April 20.The Madhya Pradesh Department of Women and Child Development, in...
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self-help groups
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New Delhi, April 3 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi on Friday described the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, as "a new era of governance based on trust".The Parliament passed the Bill on Thursday to amend 784 provisions in 79 central...
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New Delhi, April 4 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi on Friday described the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, as "a new era of trust-based governance".The Parliament passed the Bill on Thursday to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws...
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Bhubaneswar, April 3 The Odisha government will soon release standard operating procedures (SOPs) for women and girl-centric initiatives such as the 'Kanya Sumangal' scheme, 'Subhadra Sambad', and 'Subhadra Wellness', said Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida.The initiatives are expected to...
Bhopal, April 2 – In a significant move to combat the persistent problem of bonded labour, the Madhya Pradesh government has constituted a high-level Special Investigation Team (SIT) to deliberate on remedial measures and long-term solutions for issues related to bonded labourers in the Gwalior...
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Bhubaneswar, April 2 Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 1,889 anganwadi centres (AWCs) across 30 districts on Thursday.Parida, who is also in charge of the Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti, and Tourism departments, said this is a significant step towards...
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New Delhi, April 2 ‘Nata Pratha’, a custom in which girls are “sold” on stamp paper or through informal agreements in the name of marriage, has come under renewed scrutiny, with the Central Information Commission directing the disclosure of an action taken report submitted by the Union Ministry...
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Mumbai, April 1 – Maharashtra’s Minister for Women and Child Development, Aditi Tatkare, described the incidents involving the self-proclaimed godman, Ashok Kharat, as “extremely heinous and condemnable” on Wednesday.She emphasized that there is no room for supporting such actions and aligned...
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New Delhi, April 1 The Delhi government has launched the 'Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana', aimed at supporting the education and long-term financial security of the girl child through phased financial assistance from birth until higher education.In a gazette notification issued on March 30, the...
New Delhi, April 1 In an effort to strengthen mental health services, the government has launched the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.The District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) component of the NMHP has been...
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New Delhi, March 31 The Delhi government has directed its district offices to complete the verification of beneficiaries under the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) by April 15 using a mobile-based digital application, according to an official order.Issued by the Department...
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New Delhi, March 30 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi has described the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district as "heartbreaking" and has demanded the immediate arrest and strict punishment of those responsible.Devi said she met...
New Delhi, March 27 The Delhi government will launch a city-wide mapping exercise in April to identify vulnerable children, connect them with welfare schemes, and raise awareness about the child helpline number 1098.The Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), in collaboration with...
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New Delhi, March 26 Studies conducted on schemes of the Women and Child Development Ministry have found the relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the scheme as satisfactory, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State...
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Bhopal, March 24: In a significant step to strengthen pre-school education in Madhya Pradesh, the state's Women and Child Development Department organized a special program on Tuesday across all Anganwadi centers to distribute "Vidyarambh" certificates to children who have completed their...