Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi met with the Mizoram Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Lalrinpuii, to discuss issues related to the welfare and empowerment of women and children. The meeting focused on collaborative efforts to enhance well-being frameworks for these groups.
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