WCD ministry

Interim Budget 2019: WCD Ministry's budget hiked by 20 percent

WCD Minister Maneka Gandhi said that she will prepare a roadmap for her ministry for the next five years.

Feb 01, 2019, 18:31 PM IST

Bengaluru woman gets triple talaq on WhatsApp, WCD Ministry says will ensure justice to victim

The WCD Ministry has assured justice to the Bengaluru-based woman. 

Dec 29, 2018, 16:53 PM IST

#MeToo: Online portal to report sexual harassment cases linked to central, state ministries

Cases on SHe-Box can be monitored by complainants and WCD Ministry.

Nov 22, 2018, 20:15 PM IST

Rs 336 crore sanctioned for PM's maternity scheme in UP, but not a single Rupee spent: RTI reply

Rs 336 crore was sanctioned by the Centre for the implementation of the PMMVY in UP.

Sep 13, 2018, 17:17 PM IST

For quick probe into crimes against women, Govt to set up advanced forensic labs in five cities

The government plans to set up highly advanced forensic laboratories in five more cities - Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati, Pune and Bhopal - in the next three months.

Jun 01, 2018, 21:16 PM IST

Maneka Gandhi urges schools to eliminate corporal punishment

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday urged schools to eliminate corporal punishment by following the guidelines issued by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).

Feb 15, 2017, 15:29 PM IST