Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development Renamed
The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development has been renamed the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development. This change reflects a commitment to enhancing the development of women and children in India. The Institute aims to provide mission-driven support tailored to regional needs.
New Regional Centre in Ranchi
A new Regional Centre will open in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 4 July 2025. This Centre will cater specifically to the Eastern region, including Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal. It will focus on training and research for flagship programmes like Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, and Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0. Previously, these states relied on distant centres in Guwahati and Lucknow, which posed logistical challenges.
Capacity Building and Accessibility
The Ranchi Centre aims to enhance accessibility for over seven lakh functionaries across 115 districts. It will offer the Advance Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling. This initiative is expected to empower frontline workers with better training access. It will also facilitate localised solutions and interventions for women’s empowerment and child welfare.
Tribute to Savitribai Phule
Renaming the Institute honours Savitribai Phule, a prominent social reformer in India. This act reaffirms the government’s commitment to women and child-centric development. The Institute’s focus on empowering women and children aligns with Phule’s legacy of social reform and education.
Strengthening Flagship Missions
The new Regional Centre will boost the implementation of flagship missions. It will provide tailored support to address local issues. The Centre will also promote better resource utilisation for enhanced outcomes in women’s empowerment and child welfare. This decentralised approach aims to ensure that no woman or child is left behind.
Commitment to Viksit Bharat 2047
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the initiative aligns with the vision of a developed India by 2047. The Ranchi Centre will play a very important role in achieving these goals. It aims to create an inclusive and healthier society through targeted training and support for local functionaries.
Institute’s Role in Development
The Savitribai Phule National Institute serves as the apex body for training, research, and capacity building in women and child development. It operates regional centres in Bangalore, Guwahati, Lucknow, Indore, and Mohali. The Institute strengthens implementation mechanisms through both online and physical training programmes.
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Dr.Cajetan Coelho
July 5, 2025 at 2:05 pmInspirational leader Savitribai Phule Ji was a nation builder. She worked for the empowerment and emancipation of women in Bharat Mata.