Who are conferred with ‘Pradhan Mantri Bal Shakti Puraskar’ award?

Recently, the nominations of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for the year 2021 have been invited by the Ministry of Women and Child Development from children, individuals, and institutions. The award The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is the ..

Tags: Child development • Child welfare • Children • Ministry of Women and Child Development

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

“Mo Prativa”: Odisha-UNICEF Programme to engage children during Lock Down

The Odisha Government recently launched “Mo Prativa” programme in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Funds). Highlights The programme has been launched for the children to participate in online competitions such as writing slogans, drawings, short story writing, paintings, etc. ..

Tags: Child development • lock down • Mo Prativa • Naveen Patnaik • UNICEF

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Government of India to observe September as National Nutrition Month

The Government of India (GoI) will observe September as National Nutrition Month (NNM) across the country to mark the fight against malnutrition. During this month, various programmes have been organized by the Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry to spread ..

Tags: Child development • Health • Jhunjhunu • malnutrition • sanitation

POSHAN Abhiyaan: India inks $200 million loan agreement with World Bank

The Union Government has signed $200 million loan agreement with World Bank for National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) for 315 districts across all states and union territories. The loan proceeds will be used for reducing stunting in children 0-6 years ..

Tags: Child development • Government Schemes • ICDS • Poshan Abhiyaan • Work Bank

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

POSHAN Abhiyaan: 1st meeting of National Council on India's Nutrition Challenges held in New Delhi

The first meeting of National Council on India’s Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN Abhiyaan was held in New Delhi. It saw participation of NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar, CEO Amitabh Kant and representatives of various ministries of Central and ..

Tags: Child development • Government Schemes • NITI Aayog • Nutrition Challenges • Poshan Abhiyaan

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Integrated Child Development Sevices Programme

The Integrated Child Development Sevices Programme aims at providing services to pre-school children in an integrated manner so as to ensure proper growth and development of children in rural, tribal and slum areas. ICDS is a centrally sponsored scheme. Launched ..

Tags: Child development • Early childhood education • Food and drink • ICDS • Integrated Child Development Services