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The Ministry of Women and Child Development of India hosted a virtual Second Preparatory Meeting for the BRICS Women’s Working Group on 22 May 2026. Chaired by Shri Anil Malik, Secretary of the Ministry, the meeting emphasized the importance of cooperation among BRICS countries to advance shared priorities like
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The Indian Ministry of Women and Child Development is calling for nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, an award recognizing exceptional children in categories such as Bravery, Sports, Social Service, Science & Technology, Environment, and Arts & Culture. Submissions are due by July 31, 2026, on the National
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In a bid to enhance nutrition awareness among young children, the Ministry of Women and Child Development organized a unique initiative under Poshan Pakhwada 2026 in Andhra Pradesh. Preschool children in Ongole Project of Prakasam district took part in a Graduation Day celebration centered on promoting healthy eating habits. The
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The 377th report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports evaluates the 2026-27 budget needs of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Key recommendations include boosting financial support for the National Commission for Women and addressing delays in funding flagship schemes. The Committee emphasized
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has introduced a Facial Recognition System within the Poshan Tracker Application to better monitor the distribution of Take-Home Rations. This system uses Aadhaar-based tracking to ensure benefits reach registered beneficiaries while reducing leakages and eliminating ghost entries. Training is provided to Anganwadi Workers
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development recently held a National Conference on the Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box) in New Delhi. The event underscored the government's commitment to fostering safer and more inclusive working environments for women. Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi highlighted significant progress, including
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development in India has introduced three comprehensive 'Umbrella Missions' to consolidate multiple welfare schemes for women and children. These missions, Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0, Mission Shakti, and Mission Vatsalya, aim to enhance nutrition, empower women, and ensure child protection
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development is organizing a National Conference on Women's Workplace Safety to reaffirm its commitment to safe and dignified work environments. The event will strengthen the implementation of the 2013 Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, unveil the new SHe-Box portal, and
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, focusing on the welfare of children in distress. States and Union Territories are required to establish Special Juvenile Police Units, to be headed by officers no
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the PANKHUDI portal, a digital platform to enhance the participation of individuals, NGOs, Corporates, and NRIs in initiatives related to women and child development. This portal supports priority areas such as nutrition, health, Early Childhood Care and Education, child protection, and
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development is distributing foodgrains such as wheat, fortified rice, and millets at subsidised rates under the Wheat Based Nutrition Programme and Scheme for Adolescent Girls. This initiative aims to provide Hot Cooked Meals and Take Home Rations at Anganwadi Centres in various states and
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On November 26, 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), led by Secretary Shri Anil Malik, marked the 76th Constitution Day with a reading of the Indian Constitution's Preamble. Malik encouraged ministry officials to maintain the Constitution's core values and eternal principles. Constitution Day,