Minister of State WCD Savitri Thakur's Video Writing Wrong Slogan In Hindi Goes Viral; Watch
As per the WCD Ministry's website, Savitri Thakur was born on June 1, 1978, in Kalikiray, Distt. Dhar of Madhya Pradesh.
Jun 19, 2024, 13:47 PM IST
Digital Shakti 4.0: NCW launches pan-India project for making women digitally skilled
The third phase of the program was started in March 2021 with the launch at Leh by NCW Chairperson in the presence of Lieutenant Governor Radha Krishna Mathur and Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, MP, Ladakh.
Nov 17, 2022, 07:19 AM IST
India's first-ever 'Balika Panchayat' aims to promote active participation of girls in politics
The country`s first-ever girl Panchayat, ‘Balika Panchayat’ aims to promote active participation of girls in politics, reports ANI.
Jun 17, 2022, 10:46 AM IST
National Girl Child Day 2022: Here's why this day is celebrated on January 24 every year
National Girl Child Day was first initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008.
Jan 24, 2022, 11:33 AM IST
Global Hunger Index does not reflect India's true picture as it is flawed measure of 'Hunger': Ministry
Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani said, "Global Hunger Index (GHI) does not reflect India`s true picture as it is a flawed measure of `Hunger`. It should not be taken at face value as it is neither appropriate nor representative of hunger prevalent in a country."
Dec 04, 2021, 07:26 AM IST
India calls Global Hunger Index 2021 methodology unscientific, findings ‘shocking’
The Ministry of Women and Child Development said that the methodology used by FAO is “unscientific” and claimed that there was no methodology to measure undernourishment.
Oct 15, 2021, 20:20 PM IST
Protection of children affected by COVID-19: Check Centre's complete guidelines
As the threat of the third COVID-19 wave looms large, check the Centre's guidelines for protecting children.
Jul 03, 2021, 09:31 AM IST
Ban on online games? Madras High Court tells petitioner to approach government
While admitting to the fact that youngsters are indeed addicted to their phones and laptops, the Madras High Court refused to ban all online and offline video games, as requested by the petitioner
Jul 01, 2021, 21:59 PM IST
Facebook partners with Ministry of Women and Child Development to boost digital literacy
Among the initiatives are a content partnership with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD), formation of an ideal 'Internet Consortium' to propose recommendations for online child safety and launch of `We Think Digital`, the company's global digital literacy programme.
Nov 19, 2019, 15:10 PM IST
#WebWonderWomen: Govt to celebrate achievements of women who drove change via social media
Indian-origin women, working or settled anywhere in the world, are eligible for nomination.
Jan 13, 2019, 15:32 PM IST
Centre issues advisory against deadly Momo challenge, asks parents to 'keep eyes open'
The ministry listed signs to look for in a child that might indicate their involvement in the game and asked the parents to "keep their eyes open".
Sep 12, 2018, 07:52 AM IST
Government to award Under 18s with lucrative rewards for their exceptional talents
The opportunity acknowledges a total of 36 outstanding students.
Aug 13, 2018, 17:14 PM IST
Petty politicking should stop when India faces international embarrassment
Both the Congress and the BJP are guilty of often putting petty politics ahead of India's image and inetrests.
Jun 29, 2018, 19:41 PM IST
Now, social media to come under scrutiny to ensure prohibition of indecent representation of women
The offence will attract a penalty similar to that provided under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Jun 05, 2018, 11:04 AM IST
Government to issue lookout notice in NRI matrimonial dispute cases
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is slated to issue lookout circulars in five cases pertaining to NRI matrimonial dispute.
Apr 18, 2018, 09:09 AM IST
Virendra Kumar, MoS Ministry of Women and Child Development, Minority Affairs - Profile
Here is the profile of Virendra Kumar, MoS Ministry of Women and Child Development, MoS Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Sep 03, 2017, 22:11 PM IST
Good news for Mothers: Govt likely to add more funds in Budget for maternity benefit scheme
In what could be a major boost for gender equality and mothers in particular, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is likely hike allocation for the Ministry of Women and Child Development by 20 percent with an emphasis on universalising the maternity benefit scheme.
Dec 08, 2016, 19:56 PM IST
SC asks Centre to file committee report on personal laws
A plea challenging Muslim practices like polygamy and 'triple talaq' has come up before the Supreme Court, which on Monday asked the government to file the report of a committee, set up during UPA rule to assess the personal laws relating to marriage, divorce, custody, inheritance and succession.
Mar 28, 2016, 19:11 PM IST
Why it's important for every mother to discuss sexual harassment issue with her son: Watch
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has taken a unique initiative in teaching women how to deal with incidents of sexual harassment, which they often face in their day-to-day lives.
Jan 13, 2016, 15:29 PM IST
4,000 Anganwadi centres to be modernized
Skill enhancing programmes for women and e-learning modules and special play centres for children are among the new features being planned by the government as part of its plan to modernise nearly 4,000 Anganwadi centres in the country.
Sep 21, 2015, 16:13 PM IST
