Ministry of women and child development Archives

February 11, 2025 5:36 PM

Union Budget 2025-26 prioritizes Women and Child Development with 37.25% rise in allocations

Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, announced that the Union Budget 2025-26 has significantly prioritised women and child development, with a 37.25% increase in funding compared to the previous year. The allocation for wome...

February 7, 2025 3:20 PM

“Odisha govt. launches multiple initiatives to empower girl ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’

The Odisha government has implemented a series of initiatives under the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, which aims to address the alarming gender imbalance and declining child sex ratio in India. Key programs such as “Nirbhaya Kadhi” (Fearless ...

January 26, 2025 4:51 PM

Ministry of Women and Child Development’s Tableau at Republic Day 2025 Parade showcases maternal care, life cycle continuity, and women’s leadership

The Ministry of Women and Child Development's tableau at the Republic Day 2025 Parade magnificently showcased the life cycle continuity approach of its key schemes and highlighted the theme of Women-Led Development. According to a press release issue...

January 24, 2025 11:08 AM

Resolute in ensuring no discrimination happens against girl child: PM Modi on National Girl Child Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated the government's commitment to keep empowering the girl child and ensure a wide range of opportunities for her. He said that their feats will continue to inspire the nation. While lauding the accomp...

January 21, 2025 2:52 PM

10th Anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: scheme marks decade of progress with record improvements in gender equality

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, a flagship initiative dedicated to protecting, educating, and empowering the girl child in India. The inaugural event ...

November 29, 2024 10:21 PM

Government approves global one-stop centres for Indian women in distress

The Ministry of External Affairs' proposal to establish nine One-Stop Centres (OSCs) has received approval from the Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. These centres aim to provide comprehensive assistance to women in ...

September 30, 2023 12:07 PM

“Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” Campaign: Celebrating 9 Years of Swachh Bharat Mission

In a significant initiative aimed at celebrating the 9th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is gearing up for the "Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath" campaign as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) pro...