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Union Minister stresses on implementation of flagship schemes for women, children
Shillong, April 15: Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur on Tuesday held a series of meetings here underscoring the commitment of the Central and state governments towards collaborative governance and improving the lives of women and children in Meghalaya, officials said.
MoS Savitri Thakur to visit Meghalaya, review programmes
New Delhi, April 15: According to an official statement, Savitri Thakur, Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, will visit Meghalaya from April 15 to 17.
Monitor the growth indicators of children in J&K: Official
Jammu, April 13: J&K Chief Secretary (CS) on Sunday asked the Social Welfare Department (SWD) to monitor the growth indicators of children, while reviewing the impact and reach of several beneficiary-oriented schemes being run by the department.
Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi to visit Arunachal Pradesh from April 10-13
Guwahati, April 9: Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi will be visiting Arunachal Pradesh from April 10 to April 13 to attend various programs under Poshan Pakhwara.
Ministry of Women and Child Development to celebrate 7th edition of Poshan Pakhwada
New Delhi, April 7: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is set to celebrate the seventh edition of Poshan Pakhwada from April 8 to 22.
Assam to come up with new policy to combat human trafficking
Guwahati, April 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that the state government has decided to make a new policy to combat human trafficking.
Parliamentary standing committee report recommends creation of Anganwadi worker welfare board, doubling honorarium
New Delhi, April 2: Senior Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijay Singh on Wednesday said that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, and Children, led by him, has passed its report for the Women and Child Development Ministry, recommending doubling the honorarium of Anganwadi workers and setting up an Anganwadi Worker Welfare Board.
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.
25 Jharkhand children trafficked to Delhi-NCR rescued
Ranchi, March 27: A total of twenty-five children from Jharkhand, trafficked to Delhi and nearby areas for illegal labour, have been rescued. Most of them are girls.
Good parenting helps, but has limits under major deprivation: Study
Missouri, March 12: Good parenting can make a huge difference as newborns learn to communicate and process information. An increasing amount of early childhood development research has indicated that parent training is a worthwhile investment in improving childhood outcomes.
First-ever 'e-Toycathon' gives a boost to domestic electronic toy sector
New Delhi, March 9: With an aim to boost the domestic electronic toy sector, the IT Ministry on Sunday said it has organised first-ever “e-Toycathon 2025” event that showcased engaging and educational toys that foster creativity, learning and child development.
Fluoride in drinking water linked with impaired childhood cognition: Study
London, March 9: Exposure to fluoride during the foetal stage or early childhood may impair cognition in children, a new study has warned.
Scientists identify blood metabolites behind early childhood development
Toronto, March 2: A team of researchers has identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development.
Strengthening India-EU Cooperation: WCD Minister Annpurna Devi meets European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib
New Delhi, February 27: The Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, met with the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, on Thursday at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting was part of the high-level visit of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who is accompanied by the College of Commissioners, comprising of 26 Ministers, during their two-day visit to India.
Gujarat first state to equip anganwadi centers with gas connections: Minister
Gandhinagar, Feb 27: Gujarat has set a national benchmark by becoming the first state in India to provide gas connections to all its 53,065 Anganwadi centers, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Praful Pansheriya said on Thursday.
Only 1 hour of daily screen use can up nearsightedness risk: Researchers
New Delhi, Feb 23: Here comes another warning for those who love to spend hours on digital screens. According to a new study, spending as little as one hour per day on tablets or smartphones could significantly increases the risk of myopia or nearsightedness.
Maternal paracetamol use may raise ADHD risk in kids by age 10: Study
New Delhi, Feb 17: Children, especially females, born to women who took acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy may be at a higher risk of developing childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by the time they age 10, claimed a study.
Women Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi visits Dibrugarh in Assam to review welfare schemes
New Delhi, February 16: Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, visited Dibrugarh, the industrial capital of Assam, to assess and review the progress of various women and child welfare initiatives in the state, said an official release on Sunday.
MoS Savitri Thakur meets Jamaican delegation in New York, nutritional outcome tracker- Poshan gets centre stage in discussions
New York, February 14: A high-level bilateral discussion took place in New York after the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development meeting between the Indian delegation headed by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur and the Jamaican team, led by Dione Jennings, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The meeting sought to explore collaboration in digitization and the use of technology to enhance social protection systems, as per an official statement by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
UNICEF launches 'ParentingTips' online platform in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Feb 12: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday launched 'Parenting Tips', a new digital platform aimed at supporting parents and caregivers in providing nurturing and positive care for children in Cambodia, said its press release.
More screen time may lower language development skills in toddlers: Study
New Delhi, Feb 8: Increased exposure to screens such as television and smartphones may lead to lower language development skills in toddlers, according to an international study.
Anganwadi centres world's largest childcare institutions dedicated to essential care, support to children: Union Minister
New Delhi, February 7: Anganwadi centres are the world's largest childcare institutions dedicated to providing essential care and support to children ensuring delivery of care facilities till the last mile, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur told Lok Sabha on Friday.
Anganwadi workers empowered with smartphones under Mission Poshan 2.0
New Delhi, February 7: Poshan Abhiyaan, an overarching scheme for holistic nourishment was launched on 8th March 2018 to improve nutritional outcomes for children, adolescents, pregnant women and lactating mothers. Under Poshan Abhiyaan, the Incremental Learning Approach (ILA) was incorporated to build and strengthen the capacity of Anganwadi workers, according to a statement from the Ministry of Women and Child Development on Friday.
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.
Resolute in ensuring no discrimination happens against girl child: PM Modi on National Girl Child Day
New Delhi, Jan 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated the government's commitment to keep empowering the girl child and ensure a wide range of opportunities for her.
Bhopal: MP Minister Nirmala Bhuria launches workshop to make people aware of cyber crimes
Bhopal, January 23: Madhya Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Nirmala Bhuria inaugurated a one-day workshop of the ninth National Cyber Psychology Conference in Bhopal on Wednesday.
Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel launches construction of 607 anganwadis using LGSF technology
Gandhinagar, January 22: The Government of Gujarat started a unique initiative with the construction of 607 new Anganwadi-Nand Ghars in Gujarat using Light Gauge Steel Frame Technology (LGSF) as Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel digitally launched the construction work from Gandhinagar.
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.
Meghalaya CM launches 'Early Child Development' framework
Shillong, Jan 20: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday launched the Early Child Development (ECD) Framework and the ECD content package including training materials for caregivers and frontline workers, developed by Sesame Workshop in collaboration with the government, officials said.
States and UTs unite at Chintan Shivir to strengthen welfare and development initiatives for women and children: Union Minister Annpurna Devi
New Delhi, January 12: The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, successfully organized a Chintan Shivir from January 10-12 in Rajasthan's Udaipur.
Rajasthan govt committed to development of women, children: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
Jaipur, Jan 11: Emphasising that women and children's development forms the bedrock of a nation’s progress, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday said that ensuring their empowerment paves the way for building strong families, a cohesive society, and a prosperous nation.
India behind shift in focus to women-led development: Annapurna Devi
New Delhi, Jan 11: As India led the G20 presidency, we shifted the global focus from 'women's development' to 'women-led development', a vision that Brazil has strongly supported during its Presidency in 2024, said Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi on Saturday.
Women, children development to top agenda at Udaipur meet from Jan 10
New Delhi, Jan 9: Challenges in promoting development as well as the welfare of women and children will be on the top of the agenda at a three-day Chintan Shivir being organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development from January 10 to 12 in Rajasthan's Udaipur.