Amaravati, May 16 (IANS) In a move to boost population growth in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday announced a cash incentive of Rs 30,000 for third child and Rs 40,000 for the fourth child. He said that the money would be given to parents immediately after the birth of the child.The Chief Minister made the announcement while addressing a public meeting in Narasannapeta in Srikakulam district, held as part of ‘Swachhandhra-Swarnandhra’ programme.”There was a time wh…
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Udupi (Karnataka), May 16 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Women and Child Welfare Laxmi Hebbalkar on Saturday urged political parties not to politicise issues related to education, stating that students’ interests and future should not be compromised.Commenting on the controversy surrounding the state government’s move to remove the ban on hijab and other religious symbols, Hebbalkar said students should not be dragged into political debates.“There should be no interference in education. Stu…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening child health services in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0 Guidelines at a recent national summit, an official said on Sunday. The guidelines were released at the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery.The RBSK 2.0 Guidelines mark a major advancement in India’s flagship child health sc…
Bhubaneswar, April 28 (IANS) Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday said the state government is mulling the establishment of dedicated heatwave relief centres across the state, particularly in heatwave-prone areas, to combat rising temperatures during the summer months.Highlighting the new initiative during an interaction with media persons in Bhubaneswar, the Minister said the government is considering setting up special heatwave relief centres on the lines of…
Patna, April 21 (IANS) In relief for school-going children amid the prevailing heatwave, District Magistrate Dr Thiyagarajan S. M. has revised school timings for classes up to Grade 8 across all government and private schools in Patna district.According to the official order issued on Tuesday, academic activities for students from pre-primary to Class 5 — including those attending Anganwadi centres — must conclude by 11.30 a.m. No classes for these grades will be permitted beyond this time.Sim…
Chandigarh, April 20 (IANS) Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Monday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of government initiatives in sports, early childhood education, nutrition, and higher education. Being recognised as India’s leading sporting State, Haryana is now setting up ambitious targets for the 2036 Olympics. The government has launched Mission Olympic 2036 — Vijayee Bhavah, a long-term talent identification programme aimed at grooming children aged eight to 10 yea…
Bhubaneswar, April 14 (IANS) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday formally launched the innovative “Arohan” initiative, a landmark programme by the Department of Women and Child Development aimed at strengthening the foundation of early childhood education across the state. According to an official statement, the primary objective of this ambitious initiative is to strengthen the foundation of Early Childhood Education across the state and ensure a smooth transition of chil…
Chandigarh, April 11 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday made a series of announcements while addressing the Viksit Dadri Rally held in Charkhi Dadri. Accepting the demands raised by local MLA Sunil Sangwan, the Chief Minister announced that an open drain will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 76.60 crore for stormwater disposal. The project will connect the Loharu Feeder or Badhwana Distributary to Drain No. 8. He further announced the renovation and remov…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The government is set to celebrate the 8th edition of ‘Poshan Pakhwada’, reaffirming the commitment to improving nutritional outcomes across the country.According to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Pakhwada from April 9-23 focuses on “Maximising Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life”, recognising that early childhood — particularly the first 1,000 days — is critical for brain development, physical growth, and overall well-being.Sc…
Bhopal, March 24 (IANS) In a significant step to strengthen pre‑school education in Madhya Pradesh, the state’s Women and Child Development Department on Tuesday organised a special programme across all Anganwadi centres to distribute ‘Vidyarambh’ certificates to children who have completed their pre‑school education.The certificates were given to children aged between five and six years, formally recognising their foundational learning at Anganwadi centres and facilitating their trans…