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NCPCR to celebrate Pariksha Parv 4.0 from April 11 to May 31
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): Taking inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Pariksha Pe Charcha" and continuing its endeavour towards making examinations a joyful activity, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) will be celebrating Pariksha Parv- 4.0 fr
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National Commission for Women launches anti-human trafficking cell
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Saturday launched an anti-human trafficking cell to improve effectiveness in tackling cases of human trafficking, raising awareness among women and girls, capacity building and training of anti-trafficking units and
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Women and Child Development Ministry launches 'Stree Manoraksha Project' a
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) on Wednesday launched the 'Stree Manoraksha Project' in collaboration with NIMHANS Bengaluru with an aim to improve the mental health of women in India.
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PM CARES: 3,855 applications approved so far to support children who have
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): As many as 3,855 applications have been approved so far for PM CARES for Children scheme to support children who have lost both parents to COVID, said the Ministry of Women and Child Development on Wednesday.
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Afghanistan: Female protesters in Kabul urge Taliban to reopen Ministry of
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], January 18 (ANI): Women protestors in Kabul on Monday urged the Taliban to reopen the Ministry of Women's Affairs, to allow girls access to education, and to include women in the government's cabinet.
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Women and Child Development Ministry invites online applications for Nari
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): The Ministry of Women and Child Development invited the nominations for the Nari Shakti Puraskar 2021 which will recognize the outstanding work in the fields of economic and social empowerment of women, informed a press release on Thursday.
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Taliban open fire on protesters near building of erstwhile women affairs m
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 28 (ANI): Taliban on Tuesday opened fire on protesters, who were demanding "employment, food and freedom" near a building in Kabul that in the past housed the ministry of women's affairs, Russian media reported citing a protestor.
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Global Hunger Index does not reflect India's true picture as it is flawed
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Global Hunger Index (GHI) does not reflect India's true picture as it is a flawed measure of 'Hunger', the Ministry of Women and Child Development informed on Friday.
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Women's commission, NALSA launch pan-India legal awareness programme for w
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW), along with the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on Saturday launched a pan-India Legal Awareness Program for Women titled "Empowerment of Women through Legal Awareness" to impart practical knowledge abo
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WCD Ministry seeks suggestions on amendments to Juvenile Justice Model Rul
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Thursday invited comments, suggestions from all stakeholders to the draft amendments to Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Model Rules, 2016, informed an official press release.
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Plea seeks declaration of talaq-ul-sunnat as unconstitutional, illegal: De
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Central government through the Ministry of Women and Child Development and others on a review petition challenging earlier dismissal order in the matter, seeking a declaration of 'talaq-ul-sunnat' as "unc
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Anganwadi workers to be covered under Rs 50 lakh Centre's PMGKY insurance
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Over 13 lakh Anganwadi workers and more than 11 lakh helpers will now get the benefits of the government's insurance scheme launched last year for frontline Covid workers, according to an official in the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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