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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
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, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs