The need for a National Nutrition Policy is implicit in both the paramountcy of nutrition in development as well as in the complexity of the problem.
Women
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National Nutrition Policy, Ministry of Women & Child Development
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National Policy for Children, 2013, Ministry of Women & Child Development
The Policy recognises every person below the age of eighteen years as a child and covers all children within the territory and jurisdiction of the country.
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National Policy for the Empowerment of Women, Ministry of Women & Child Development
The goal of this Policy is to bring about the advancement, development and empowerment of women. The Policy will be widely disseminated so as to encourage active participation of all stakeholders for achieving its goals.
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Website of e-Mamata Scheme, Odisha
To alleviate the issue of maternal and infant undernutrition, Government of Odisha has launched a state specific scheme for pregnant women and lactating mothers called MAMATA- a conditional cash transfer maternity benefit scheme. This scheme provides monetary support to the pregnant and lactating women to enable them to seek improved nutrition and promote health seeking behaviour.
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Mission Shakti Portal, Odisha
Mission Shakti has the clear objective of empowering women through gainful activities by providing credit and market linkage. Empowerment of women through Women Self Help Groups (WSHGs) under Mission Shakti is a flagship programme of the Government. It envisages that over a period of time more & more women would be part of a Women Self Help Group (WSHG).
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Form for grant-in-aid to voluntary organizations (State Sponsored) in Himachal Pradesh
Application form for grant-in-aid to voluntary organizations involved in welfare activities of women, men, children (State Sponsored) in the State of Himachal Pradesh is provided. Users must read the form carefully and fill up as per the instructions
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Grant-in-Aid Scheme for Assistance to Voluntary Organisations in the Field of Women and Child Development
The policy to give recognition promote, stimulate and develop Voluntary organisations and to provide opportunities to train their manpower so that the commitment of voluntary Organisation is mobilised for the well-being of the communit.
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Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women
Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women (STEP) scheme was launched in the year 1986-87and is dedicated to marginalized, assetless rural women and urban poor. The Scheme is funded by the Central government and implementing agency. This scheme is applicable for wage labourers, unpaid daily workers, female headed households, migrant labourers, tribal and other dispossessed groups....
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Application form to apply for Social Security Pension Scheme in Himachal Pradesh
Users can get an application form to apply for Social Security Pension Scheme for older persons, disabled, widows and leprosy affected persons in the State of Himachal Pradesh. You can use this form to apply for assistance under the scheme provided by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Himachal Pradesh Government.
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Mizoram State Commission for Women Act, 2004
The Mizoram State Commission for Women Act, 2004 is made to provide for the constitution of a State Level Commission for Women. Details are provided on the constitution and functions of the Commission. Information regarding finance, accounts and audit is also provided.
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Department of Women and Child Development of Haryana
Department of Women and Child Development as a nodal agency looks after the advancement of women and children in the state of Haryana. The Department formulates plans, policies and programmes and coordinates the efforts of both government and non-governmental organizations working in the field of women and child development. Users can find detailed information on schemes, policies, women...
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Information about Janani Suraksha Yojana
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Health Mission (NHM) being implemented with the objective of reducing maternal and neo-natal mortality by promoting institutional delivery among the poor pregnant women. Find information about the eligibility criteria, beneficiary type and benefits of the Scheme. Information on how to avail the Scheme is provided...
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Swayamsiddha Scheme by Ministry of Women and Child Development
Get information on Swayamsiddha Scheme of Ministry of Women and Child Development. Users can get details of immediate objectives of the programme such as establishment of self reliant women self help groups (SHGs), creation of confidence and awareness among members of SHGs regarding women status, health, nutrition, education, sanitation and hygiene etc. Information about formulation,...
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Schemes of Social Welfare Department of Jammu and Kashmir
Detailed information is provided on the schemes implemented by the Social Welfare Department of Jammu and Kashmir. You can find details of pension schemes, educational scholarships, and other schemes of the Department.
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Application Form for Widow Pension Scheme (Urban Areas) in Punjab
Downloadable application forms Widow Pension Scheme (Urban Areas) in Punjab are given. This form is provided by the Social Security Department. Users can download and fill the form according to their requirement.