The government has approved the setting up of a National Nutrition Mission (NNM) to rein in malnourishment and stunted growth. NNM will address three aspects—the food that should be given to…

About the Scheme One Stop Centre Scheme (OSCs) being implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development The scheme is being implemented across the country since 1st April, 2015…

ICDS Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by states/UTs. It was launched on 2nd October 1975. It has following objectives: Improve the nutritional and health status of children in…

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved ‘Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra’ scheme for a period 2017-18 to 2019-20. The scheme is part of Umbrella Scheme “Mission for Protection and Empowerment…

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) of the Ministry of Women & Child Development started a monthly “Jan Sampark” programme to enable the public to have interaction with its officials and staff…

It is an online complaint management system for registering complaints related to sexual harassment at workplace. It was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It is to…

Draft guidelines for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) have been prepared by the Ministry. Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), previously Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY),…

Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD) has issued a clarification note stating that the BBBP scheme has no provision for individual CASH TRANSFER COMPONENT by Government of India. Beti…

National Dam Safety Authority Disaster Management Help the states and union territories to adopt uniform safety procedures to ensure the safety of reservoirs. About the Bill The Union Cabinet has…

What is the issue ? Since February, when Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen ordered an Emergency, which India took a strong position against, the Maldives Immigration Authority has reportedly held up…