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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.
754 fast track courts dispose over 3 lakh rape, POCSO cases in January: Centre
New Delhi, March 22: About 754 fast track courts (FTSCs) have disposed more than 3 lakh cases related to rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) in January, said the government.
Govt utilises 76 pc of Nirbhaya Fund to ensure women's safety: Minister
New Delhi, March 12: The government on Wednesday said that it has utilised Rs 5,846.08 crore, which is nearly 76 per cent of the Nirbhaya Fund, to enhance women's safety and security.
Food literacy in schools can cut undernourishment by 14 pc, say experts
New Delhi, March 11: Integrating food literacy into school curriculums could reduce undernourishment by up to 14 per cent, experts revealed at the Nutrition Conclave 2025.
India's Permanent Mission to UN in New York commemorates World Hindi Day
New York, February 15: India's Permanent Mission to the UN in New York commemorated World Hindi Day in the Mission on February 13. The theme of the event was "Multilingualism and the promotion of Hindi abroad."
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.
MoS Savitri Thakur shares digitisation experience with Jamaican, Zambian teams
New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANS) Digitisation and the use of technology to enhance social protection systems topped the agenda at bilateral discussions in New York between Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur and a Jamaican team, an official said on Friday.
India promoting digital, financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas: Govt at UN
New Delhi, Feb 12: India is promoting digital, and financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas, said Savitri Thakur, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
India takes part in 63rd session of Commission for Social Development at New York
New Delhi, February 12: India participated in the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD) held in New York from February 10 to 14, led by Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development.
Indian delegation to participate in 63rd session of Commission for Social Development in US
New Delhi, February 10: India will be participating in the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD), scheduled from February 10 to 14 under the leadership of Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India (GoI).
India to be part of UN's 63rd session of Commission for Social Development 2025
New Delhi, February 10: India will be participating in the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD), scheduled from February 10-14 in New York, under the leadership of Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development, a statement by the ministry said.
PM Modi govt's social inclusion policies to be showcased at UN event
New Delhi, Feb 10: The Modi government's policies and initiatives aimed at strengthening social resilience will be showcased by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur at a UN event focused on promoting inclusive social policies globally, an official said here on Monday.
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.