Ministry of Women and Child Development

What is National Commission for Protection of Child Rights?

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body in India established by the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act of 2005.  This year marks the 18th foundation day of NCPCR. It is celebrated ..

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Guidelines for Mission Shakti Scheme

Ministry of Women and Child Development recently released guidelines for ‘Mission Shakti’ scheme. Highlights Mission Shakti Scheme was launched by Government of India. It will be implemented for the period of 2021-22 to 2025-26. It an integrated women empowerment programme. ..

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Balika Panchayat Initiative

India’s first-ever girl Panchayat, called “Balika Panchayat”, was started in several villages of Kutch district in Gujarat. About Balika Panchayat Initiative The Balika Panchayat Initiative was started with the aim of promoting social and political development of girls as well ..

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Lancet study on children orphaned during COVID

On February 24, 2022, the Lancet released its study on children orphaned during covid-19 pandemic. Key Points The Lancet has claimed that, 19 lakh children in India lost a parent or caregiver to Covid 19. However, responding to the report, ..

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Stree Manoraksha Project

The ‘Stree Manoraksha Project’ has been launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD)in collaboration with NIMHANS Bengaluru. This was launched with the aim to improve women’s mental health across India. Overview: This project will focus on capacity ..

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National Girl Child Day

Every year the National Girl Child Day is celebrated on January 24. The day is celebrated to promote the rights of girl child in the country. Also the day aims to spread the importance of education, health and nutrition of ..

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