Ranchi: Annpurna Devi, Minister of Women and Child Development, Government of India, visited Ranchi today to assess the implementation of key initiatives under her Ministry. During the meeting, held at the Project Building Conference Room, the Minister reviewed various schemes aimed at empowering women and children, while also acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, chaired her first national-level meeting with State Ministers of Women and Child Development/Social Welfare and Administrators/Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories via video conferencing. The meeting, held on 10th August 2024, focused on reviewing the progress of ongoing programs and discussing future strategies for key…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), conducted the second National Webinar today. This event aimed to raise awareness and understanding of the recently enacted criminal laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS),…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Council for Child Welfare, in collaboration with the Department of Women and Child Development, organized a special function in Bhubaneswar to recognize the exceptional achievements of children. The event, held at [venue], witnessed the felicitation of young winners who excelled in various competitions, highlighting their innate talents and skills. Dr. Minati…
Bhubaneswar: In a concerning revelation, Women and Child Development Minister Basanti Hembram informed the State Assembly on Friday that a staggering 11,010 cases of domestic violence, including dowry torture, have been reported to the Odisha State Commission for Women (OSCW) over the past five years. Responding to a query from Khandapada MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance Odisha’s preparedness for natural calamities, the Department of Women and Child Development has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Odisha Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA). The signing ceremony took place at the State Institute for Women and Children (SIWC) campus in Bhubaneswar. Minister of Women and Child…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Women Commission observed its 31st Foundation Day, with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. Extending his warm wishes, Chief Minister Patnaik acknowledged the remarkable self-belief and courage displayed by the women of Odisha, emphasizing their indispensable role in the state’s development. Minister for Women and Child Development…
New Delhi: In a demonstration of harmony and respect for Sufi traditions, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with a delegation from the Muslim community today at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
New Delhi: Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, accompanied by V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with H.E. Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) today in Jeddah, KSA.
Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) and Minority Affairs, Smriti Zubin Irani, along with V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, held crucial bilateral discussions during their visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
