The Ministry of Women and Child Development is responsible for overall development of women and children in the country. Detailed information about the child development, women development schemes and programmes, Integrated Child Protection scheme and details of anti-trafficking activities are given. Information about the Food and Nutrition Board and budgeting for gender equity is provided. One can also find legislations for protection of women and children rights.
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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.
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General Grant-in-Aid Scheme in the field of Women and Child Development
The role of voluntary organizations and their participation in social welfare activities has been recognized by Government both as an important resource as well as to emphasis that social problems and social issues require active participation of the community, Government anti the voluntary organizations together have to shoulder responsibilities and functions depending on the types of activities each is best equipped to perform.
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Grant-in-Aid for Research, Publication and Monitoring
The projects sponsored by the Department of Women & Child Development will be in the fields of welfare and development of women and children including Food and Nutrition aspects.