Get information on women and child related acts, rules and regulations provided by Ministry of Women and Child Development. Users can know about various women related acts like Dowry Prohibition Act, Dowry Prohibition Rules, Indecent Representation of Women, The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act & rules, National Commission for Women Act, etc. Children related acts like the Child Marriage Restraint Act, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, the Infant Milk Substitutes Act, etc. are also available.
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Website of Child Marriage Free Bharat
Child Marriage Free Bharat portal, a dedicated online platform to support the campaign's mission of raising awareness against, and prevention of child marriage and effective reporting of incidences of child marriage.
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Information on Standard Operating Procedures for Anganwadi-cum-creche (Palna), Ministry of Women and Child Development
The Government's sustained initiative on education and employment of women has resulted in increased opportunities for their employment, and more and more women are now in gainful employment, working within or outside their homes. Considering the difficulties faced by the working mothers in giving due child care and protection to their children, it has been decided to provide the day-care créche facilities through the component of Palna.
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Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), Ministry of Women & Child Development
The Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at building a protective environment for children in difficult circumstances, as well as other vulnerable children, through Government-Civil Society Partnership.
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Information on Childline service by Ministry of Women and Child Development
Information on childline service is provided by Ministry of Women and Child Development. Details about this free phone service which can be accessed by a child in distress or on his behalf are available. Objectives of Childline service such as responding to children in emergency situations, for protection of the rights of the child, sensitise agencies, etc. are provided. Get details about Childline India Foundation (CIF). 24 hours childline...
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Citizens' Charter of Ministry of Women & Child Development
You can find the Citizen's charter of Ministry of Women & Child Development.
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Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG) Sabla, Ministry of Women & Child Development
SABLA aims at empowering Adolescent Girls (AGs) of 11 to 18 years by improving their nutritional and health status, upgradation of home skills, life skills and vocational skills. The girls would be equipped with information on health and family welfare, hygiene and guidance on existing public services.
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Information on programmes for care and protection of children by Ministry of Women and Child Development
Get information about programmes for care and protection of children implemented by Ministry of Women and Child Development. Users can access details related to Integrated Programme for Street Children and childline services. Information about Juvenile Justice Act 2000, programme for juvenile justice, integrated child protection scheme, Government of India- UNICEF Work Plan on Child Protection and GOI-UNICEF Work Plan for Child Protection is...
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Women Empowerment Scheme, Ministry of Women & Child Development
Get Information on Women Empowerment Scheme provided by the Ministry of Women & Child Development. Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India have come up with various schemes, programmes, social welfare schemes, Health and Nutrition, scholarship for women empowerment, Girl Child pregnant women, mothers, ward members, Anganwadi Workers, Women Health Volunteers, the women living in the rural & tribal areas, ex-...
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National Policy for the Empowerment of Women
Get information about the National Policy for the Empowerment of Women (2001) by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Details related to the policy, goals, objectives and operational strategies to empower women are given. Information is provided on economic, social and educational empowerment of women through various activities.
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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme, Ministry of Women & Child Development
The campaign aims at ensuring girls are born, nurtured and educated without discrimination to become empowered citizens of this country. The Campaign interlinks National, State and District level interventions with community level action in 100 districts, bringing together different stakeholders for accelerated impact.
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One Stop Centre Scheme, Ministry of Women & Child Development
The One Stop Centre will provide support and assistance to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces. In case girls under 18 year of age are referred to the Centre, they will also be served in coordination with authorities/institutions established under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act, 2012.
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Women Helpline Scheme, Ministry of Women & Child Development
The right to a life free of violence is a basic human right enshrined in Article 21 of Indian Constitution. Violence or the threat of violence not only violate this right but restrict women's freedom and germinates imbalance of power between women and men.
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Annual Reports of Ministry of Women and Child Development
Information about annual reports of Ministry of Women and Child Development is given. Users can access and download reports of the Ministry from 2001 onwards. Access to annual report of other associated organisations, Sampark Quarterly news letter and other reports and manuals is also available.
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Nari Shakti Purskar, Ministry of Women & Child Development
From the year 2016, 20 Nari Shakti Puruskars shall be conferred every year. The awards will be conferred on 8th March on the occasion of International Women's Day (IWD). The Award in each category shall carry a Certificate and a cash amount. The award would be given to eminent or outstanding Institutions or organizations and individuals.
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Mahila Police Volunteers, Ministry of Women & Child Development
A gender responsive police service requires specific training, increased presence of female personnel and community outreach to integrate gender issues into policies, protocols and operational procedures.