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Centre issues guidelines for co-location of Anganwadi centres with primary
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Centre issued guidelines for co-locating Anganwadi Centres with primary schools to enhance early childhood education and nutrition services. The framework, prepared by WCD and Education ministries, outlines infrastructure, safety, and operational norms, prioritising centres without perma
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India reaffirms commitment to gender equality at 69th UNCSW session in New
Updated : 1 year ago IST
India reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality at the 69th UNCSW session in New York. Union Minister Annpurna Devi highlighted India's progress in empowering women and children, emphasising transformative initiatives in health, education, and economic opportunities.
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161 field functionaries of WCD Ministry invited as special guests to Indep
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
These workers have been invited in recognition of their efforts towards empowering women and children from across the country and ensuring last-mile delivery of essential services.
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Smriti Irani slams Congress' Jairam Ramesh for "baseless accusations" abou
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Union Minister Smriti Irani slammed Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh for making allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party government's slogans of 'Nari Shakti' "remain words without real action."
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TV show 'Doree' ties up with WCD ministry to support 'Beti Bachao, Beti Pa
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
While talking about the collaboration, Smriti Irani, Minister of Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs said, "Just as a nation's progress is defined by how it treats its women and children, similarly, entertainment's impact is defined by how it can change mindsets. Under the guida
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Minor rape victims will get financial, medical assistance from Women and c
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Sources in the ministry said, the "Scheme for critical care and support for accessing justice to rape/gang-rape survivors and minor girls who get pregnant" was appraised at the total cost of Rs 74.10 crore Under the Nirbhaya fund.
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WCD Ministry seeks suggestions on amendments to Juvenile Justice Model Rul
Updated : 4 years, 4 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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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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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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Women and Child Development Ministry looking at amalgamation of helplines
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): The Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry on Monday said it is looking at an amalgamation of helplines for women in the country.
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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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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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