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Women and Child Development Ministry

Mamata writes to Modi again over stringent laws against rape, murder cases; slams WCD minister's reply

WCD Minister Annapurna Devi had on Wednesday said the situation of women in West Bengal has been "deteriorating" and slammed the Mamata Banerjee government for failing to implement central schemes.

30 August 2024, 09:09 IST

Mamata writes to Modi again over stringent laws against rape, murder cases; slams WCD minister's reply

Mamata writes to Modi again over stringent laws against rape, murder cases; slams WCD minister's reply

Mamata writes to Modi again over stringent laws against rape, murder cases; slams WCD minister's reply

30 August 2024, 09:09 IST

West Bengal failed to implement Centre's schemes to deal with crimes against women: WCD minister Annapurna Devi

Devi said the fast track special courts (FTSCs), which were allocated to West Bengal, are yet to become operational in the state.

28 August 2024, 11:28 IST

West Bengal failed to implement Centre's schemes to deal with crimes against women: WCD minister Annapurna Devi

West Bengal failed to implement Centre's schemes to deal with crimes against women: WCD minister Annapurna Devi

West Bengal failed to implement Centre's schemes to deal with crimes against women: WCD minister Annapurna Devi

28 August 2024, 11:28 IST

Annapurna Devi gets women and child development ministry in Modi govt 3.0

Devi, 55, succeeds Smriti Irani in this role.

10 June 2024, 16:40 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Annapurna Devi gets women and child development ministry in Modi govt 3.0

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Annapurna Devi gets women and child development ministry in Modi govt 3.0

Annapurna Devi gets women and child development ministry in Modi govt 3.0

10 June 2024, 16:40 IST

Rationalisation of government bodies: WCD ministry 'officially' dissolves Food and Nutrition Board

The board had a wide network of offices, including four regional offices and as many quality control laboratories in Faridabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

22 May 2024, 10:34 IST

Rationalisation of government bodies: WCD ministry 'officially' dissolves Food and Nutrition Board

Rationalisation of government bodies: WCD ministry 'officially' dissolves Food and Nutrition Board

Rationalisation of government bodies: WCD ministry 'officially' dissolves Food and Nutrition Board

22 May 2024, 10:34 IST

WCD Minister Smriti Irani launches guide on gender-neutral communication

The ‘Guide on Gender Inclusive Communication’ has been compiled by the National Gender and Child Center, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and UN Women.

28 November 2023, 16:51 IST

WCD Minister Smriti Irani launches guide on gender-neutral communication

WCD Minister Smriti Irani launches guide on gender-neutral communication

WCD Minister Smriti Irani launches guide on gender-neutral communication

28 November 2023, 16:51 IST

Centre eyes district-level scorecards for 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, to come up with ranking system for states

Districts were earlier awarded as per their sex ratio rankings, but with the new ranking system, a three-tier system will be made.

01 October 2023, 15:27 IST

Centre eyes district-level scorecards for 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, to come up with ranking system for states

Centre eyes district-level scorecards for 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, to come up with ranking system for states

Centre eyes district-level scorecards for 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, to come up with ranking system for states

01 October 2023, 15:27 IST

Govt lauds own efforts after India dropped from UN list

The United Nations has removed India from its annual report on the impact of armed conflict on children.

29 June 2023, 07:52 IST

Made consistent efforts to exclude India from UN report on impact of children in armed conflict: Centre

Made consistent efforts to exclude India from UN report on impact of children in armed conflict: Centre

Govt lauds own efforts after India dropped from UN list

29 June 2023, 07:52 IST

WCD Ministry shuts down two of its autonomous bodies

RMK and CSWB are among the six autonomous bodies under the WCD ministry.

21 June 2023, 13:58 IST

Women and Child Development Ministry shuts down two of its autonomous bodies

Women and Child Development Ministry shuts down two of its autonomous bodies

WCD Ministry shuts down two of its autonomous bodies

21 June 2023, 13:58 IST

9 states, UTs to directly run integrated child helpline

The new system will have 36 control rooms with one in each state

21 June 2023, 09:05 IST

9 states, UTs to directly run integrated child helplines from month-end

9 states, UTs to directly run integrated child helplines from month-end

9 states, UTs to directly run integrated child helpline

21 June 2023, 09:05 IST

Law Commission seeks info from govt on age of consent

Last year, the Delhi HC said POCSO Act was to protect children from sexual exploitation and not to criminalise consensual romantic relationships between young adults.

16 June 2023, 11:20 IST

Law Commission seeks information from government on age of consent

Law Commission seeks information from government on age of consent

Law Commission seeks info from govt on age of consent

16 June 2023, 11:20 IST