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Centre asks CARA to ease process of inter-country adoption under Hindu Ado
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): To ease the process of inter-country adoption under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (HAMA), the Ministry of Women and Child Development has asked the adoption body CARA to frame regulations under the legislation, a senior official said.
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Centre enhances honorarium for Anganwadi workers, helpers: Smriti Irani
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Centre has enhanced benefits for Anganwadi workers and helpers and increased their honorarium, said Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on Friday.
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Munjapara Mahendrabhai takes charge as MoS WCD Ministry
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): BJP leader Munjapara Mahendrabhai on Thursday took charge as Minister of State under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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NCPCR devises 'Bal Swaraj' for children affected due to COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): In view of the growing problem related to children affected by COVID-19, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has devised an online tracking portal "Bal Swaraj (COVID-Care link)" for children in need of care and protection, the Union
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Centre provides assistance to over 3 lakh women through 701 one stop centr
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) on Saturday informed that, in yet another achievement, over 3 lakh women were provided assistance through 701 one-stop centres in 35 States/Union Territories (UTs).
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Nari Shakti Puraskar nomination date extended till Feb 6
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the last date for submission of nomination for the Nari Shakti Puraskar-2020 till February 6.
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India to celebrate 13th National Girl Child Day tomorrow to promote female
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): To increase the consciousness of people towards female foeticide and to provide new opportunities to the girl child in society, the Ministry of Women and Child Development will celebrate the 13th National Girl Child Day on January 24.
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Srinagar: WCD Ministry sets up one-stop centre to help women in distress
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 18 (ANI): Sakhi, a one-stop centre to help women in distress, set up in Bemina area of Srinagar, opened on Monday.
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Nutrigardens, medicinal gardens to be developed in Anganwadi centres under
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): Along with the target of having a Nutrigarden in each Anganwadi, medicinal gardens will also be developed in identified Anganwadi centers under the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of AYUSH, Smriti Zubin
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Ministries of WCD, AYUSH sign MoU for eradication of malnutrition
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of AYUSH to join efforts to eradicate malnutrition in the country.
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Ajay Tirkey is new Secretary of WCD Ministry
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): IAS officer Ajay Tirkey on Friday assumed charge as Secretary, Union Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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Anganwadi workers delivering 'Take Home Ration'even in Lakshwadeep: Minist
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdown, the Anganwadi workers are working day and night to deliver 'Take Home Ration' at the doorstep of beneficiaries, said the Ministry of Women and Child Development on Monday.
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