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…
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New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) Annpurna Devi said on Saturday that women’s safety at the workplace is not merely a statutory requirement but a reflection of the nation’s commitment to justice and equality.Addressing a National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box), the Minister said that with over 1.48 lakh institutions registered on the SHe-Box portal, more than 60,000 Internal Committees functioning actively, and female labour f…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi will lead discussions on the creation of safe, dignified and harassment-free workplaces for women across sectors at a national conference beginning here on Saturday.At the ‘National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box)’, being organised by the Ministry, Minister Annpurna Devi will administer a National Workplace Safety Pledge, according to an official statement.An international roundtable wi…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi will lead discussions on the creation of safe, dignified and harassment-free workplaces for women across sectors at a national conference beginning here on Saturday, an official said.At the ‘National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box)’, being organised by the Ministry, Minister Annpurna Devi will administer a National Workplace Safety Pledge, according to an official statement.An internati…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) A total of 2 lakh Anganwadi Centres across the country have been approved for upgradation as Saksham Anganwadis with improved nutrition and early childhood care and education till December last year, Annpurna Devi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, told the Parliament on Friday.Under Mission Poshan 2.0, two lakh Anganwadi Centres located in Government buildings at 40,000 AWCs per year are strengthened as Saksham Anganwadis. “Saksham Anganwadis are provided…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The POCSO Act, 2012, defines a child as any person below the age of 18 years and dilution of the age of consent or introduction of exceptions in matters involving sexual activity may undermine child safety, the Union government told in Lok Sabha on Friday. Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, in reply to a query, said, “The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act does not explicitly define the term consent, and under the statutory…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The National Commission for Women on Thursday organised its flagship national consultation “Shakti Samvaad”, bringing together members and representatives of State Women Commissions from across the country to discuss critical issues concerning safety, empowerment and rights of women and children. The day-long programme focused on strengthening coordination between the NCW and state bodies for more effective grassroots intervention and faster grievance redressal.Delhi…