Ministry of Women and Child Development Archives

MWCD Launches National Workshop and 100-Days Awareness Campaign for Women Empowerment

Bureau The News HashtagJune 21, 2024June 21, 202403 mins

New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) inaugurated the “National Workshop on SANKALP: Hub for Empowerment of Women – Launch of the 100-Days Special Awareness Campaign” at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi today. The event, chaired by Union Minister of State for Women & Child Development, Savitri Thakur, and attended by Secretary Anil…

UGC Proposes Working Women Hostels within University Campuses

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 17, 202403 mins

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) sets the stage for a transformative initiative, proposing the establishment of Working Women Hostels (WWH) within university campuses. This visionary move is part of a larger commitment to enhance women’s educational empowerment, aligning with India’s commendable progress, boasting a 43% representation of women graduates in STEM fields. As…