Ministry Of Women And Child Development News - Latest Updates & Headlines
'One-Stop Centre' providing lifeline to women victims of violence in Chamoli
Chamoli, Oct 28 : Women facing violence in Chamoli are finding support through the One-Stop Centre (OSC) scheme, a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Centre announces new helpline number for POSHAN, PMMVY schemes
New Delhi, Oct 24: The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Friday announced a change in the toll-free helpline number for POSHAN and the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY).
Ministry of Women and Child Development receives award for outstanding contribution to implementation of PMJANMAN
New Delhi, October 19: The Ministry of Women and Child Development has been honoured with an award for its outstanding contribution towards the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PMJANMAN).
Centre launches adoption awareness campaign for children with special needs
New Delhi, Oct 1: The Union government on Wednesday launched a month-long adoption awareness campaign to boost the rehabilitation of children with special needs.
Centre issues guidelines for co-location of Anganwadi centres with primary schools
New Delhi, September 3: The Central Government on Wednesday released a set of guidelines for the co-location of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) with primary schools, outlining the minimum infrastructure requirements and operational criteria necessary for effective implementation.
Nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 to close on July 31
New Delhi, May 3: For honouring young achievers, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025 by July 31, an official said on Saturday.
India sees 4,515 child adoptions in FY25, highest in 12 years: Centre
New Delhi, April 2: India has seen a record number of child adoptions, 4,515 in FY 2024-25 -- the highest in the last 12 years, according to the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Gender Budget allocation increased to 8.86 pc for FY26 in Union Budget
New Delhi, Feb 2: The share of gender budget allocation in the total Union Budget has increased to 8.86 per cent in FY 2025-26 from 6.8 per cent in FY 2024-25.
PM Cares Fund: Rs 346 Cr used for over 4,500 kids orphaned during Covid-19, says report
New Delhi, Jan 21: The PM CARES for Children Scheme, launched in 2021 to support children orphaned during the Covid-19 pandemic, has reportedly spent Rs 346 crore on the welfare of 4,543 children, according to the latest audited statement of the fund for 2022-23.