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28,663 Indians waiting to adopt a child, trend not declining: Govt

Smriti Irani said 1,030 foreign applicants (including Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizen of India) are registered with the Central Adoption Resource Authority for adoption.

Smriti Irani to chair conference on WCD ministry's schemes in Patna today

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani will chair a conference on the ministry's schemes with stakeholders here on Saturday

SC asks NALSA for number of cases initiated under Domestic Violence Act

The apex court was hearing a plea seeking adequate infrastructure across the country for providing effective legal aid to women abused in matrimonial homes and creating shelter homes for them

National Commission for Women launches anti-human trafficking cell

The Cell will conduct gender sensitization training and workshops in combating human trafficking for police officers and for prosecutors at regional, state and district levels

Will address your grievances soon: Gahlot assures anganwadi workers

Gahlot was handed over the charge of the WCD ministry on Wednesday. He replaced Rajendra Pal Gautam.

PM CARES for Children Scheme extended up to February 28

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the PM CARES for Children Scheme till February 28, 2022. Earlier, the scheme was valid till December 31, 2021.

Budget 2022: WCD ministry allocated Rs 25,172 crore, rise of just 3%

The budget allocated to the Women and Child Development Ministry stood at Rs 25,172.28 crore in 2022-23, a slight increase of 3 per cent from Rs 24,435 crore that was given in 2021-22. Presenting the Budget for 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said recognising the importance of 'Nari Shakti' as the harbinger of India's bright future and for women-led development during the 'Amrit Kaal', the government has comprehensively revamped the schemes of the Ministry of Women & Child Development. Accordingly, Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 were launched recently to provide integrated benefits to women and children. The budget allocated for Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0 (Umbrella ICDS - Anganwadi Services, Poshan Abhiyan, Scheme for Adolescent Girls) was Rs 20,263 crore, a small increase from Rs 20,105 crore in 2021-22. The budget allocated for Mission Shakti (Mission for Protection and Empowerment for Women) was Rs 3,184 crore in 2022-23, ..

NHRC notice to Jharkhand, WCD min over 'not getting nutrition' reports

The NHRC has issued a notice over a report which alleges that 55 per cent beneficiaries in 159 blocks did not get supplementary nutrition under a government scheme

Misuse of guardianship power is punishable under sections of IPC

Besides choosing guardians carefully, parents should put in additional layers of oversight

Pleas to adopt 'Covid orphans' illegal, shelter homes last resort: Experts

They need the support of their extended family, say state and NGO welfare workers.

Covid orphans: Securing the future of most vulnerable pandemic victims

As many as 577 children across the country were orphaned after their parents succumbed to Covid-19 in the second wave of the pandemic.The government has revealed its plan on how to secure the future of these vulnerable children. Watch this video to get a sense of the issue and how we can also play an important part as a responsible citizens help the authorities in the noble initiative.

Women and Child Development Ministry's budget hiked by 16 per cent

A sum of Rs 24,435 crore has been set aside for the Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry for the next fiscal

Panel evaluating marriagable age of girls submits recommendations

The panel has sent its recommendations to the Prime Minister's Office and the Women and Child Development Ministry

Centre spent Rs 393 cr on 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' ads since 2014: WCD

he government spent Rs 18.91 crore in 2014-15, Rs 24.54 crore in 2015-16, Rs 29.79 crore in 2016-17 and Rs 135.71 crore in 2017-18 and Rs 160 crore in 2018-19, according to the data

Centre released over Rs 3,024 crore under Nirbhaya fund to states/UTs: Govt

The Centre has released an amount of over Rs 3,024 crore under the Nirbhaya fund out of which states have utilised around Rs 1,919 crore, the Women and Child Development Ministry said on Friday

In pics: Here's all you need to know about reporting a cybercrime in India

Only complaints filed under 'Report Other Cyber Crime' section can be withdrawn before it is converted into FIR

Let pregnant women, those above 50 work from home: Maha minister to CM

Women with comorbidities are at a higher risk from the infection, and must be allowed to work from home, Maharashtra's Women and Child Welfare Minister said.

Budget allocation for WCD ministry hiked by 14% to Rs 30,000 crore

The allocation for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), a maternity benefit programme, has been increased from Rs 2,300 crore to Rs 2,500 crore

Budget 2020: Child right bodies seek more funding for healthcare, education

Increase funding for protection, healthcare and education in Budget: Child rights bodies

'Poshan Abhiyaan': Rs 9,046 crore earmarked for the nutritional programme

Poshan Abhiyan is a three-year nutritional programme for children and women