Union Minister Chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee Meeting on Mission Vatsalya

On December 18, 2025, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee in New Delhi. The focus was on the Mission Vatsalya scheme, aimed at improving the welfare of women and children across India. Attended by Minister of State Smt. Savitri Thakur and Members of Parliament from both Houses, the meeting featured discussions on the ongoing progress, objectives, and challenges of the scheme. Participants, including noted MPs like Dr. Sudha Murthy and Mrs. Manju Sharma, provided valuable insights and suggestions for implementing Mission Vatsalya more effectively. Smt. Annpurna Devi emphasized the importance of grassroots engagement and requested MPs to conduct field visits to promote awareness and report back on any challenges faced, facilitating proactive measures by the Ministry for efficient service delivery. The meeting concluded with expressions of gratitude from the Minister for all constructive feedback received.

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