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Government Launches NAVYA to Skill Adolescent Girls in Non-Traditional Sectors

Government Launches NAVYA to Skill Adolescent Girls in Non-Traditional Sectors

In an unprecedented step towards India’s Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, the Government of India will launch NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh on June 24th, 2025. This joint effort between the Government of India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and The Ministry of Skill Development and

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Women and Child Ministry to celebrate POSHAN Maah

Women and Child Ministry to celebrate POSHAN Maah

Women and Child Development Ministry will celebrate the POSHAN Maah across the nation throughout September month. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 POSHAN Abhiyaan is government’s flagship programme to improve nutritional outcomes for children, adolescent Girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018, the POSHAN (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for

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Govt inaugurated National Commission for Women’s 24/7 helpline number

Govt inaugurated National Commission for Women’s 24/7 helpline number

The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani inaugurates National Commission for Women’s 24/7 helpline number. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The helpline aims to provide 24/7 online support to women affected by violence through referral by linking them with appropriate authorities such as police, hospitals, District Legal Service Authority, psychological services etc.

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Centre plans one-stop centres in 9 countries to help women hit by violence

Centre plans one-stop centres in 9 countries to help women hit by violence

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) announced to set up One-Stop Centres (OSC) which aimed at supporting women affected by violence in public and private spaces, in foreign missions in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The first 10 OSCs will be introduced in Australia, Canada, Singapore,

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701 One Stop Centres in 35 States/UTs

701 One Stop Centres in 35 States/UTs

One Stop Centre Scheme (OSCs) being implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development has provided assistance to over 3 lakh women so far. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The scheme is being implemented across the country since 1st April, 2015 through State Governments/ Union Territory (UT) Administrations. It’s objective is to provide integrated

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All Major Schemes of WCD Ministry classified under 3 Umbrella Schemes

All Major Schemes of WCD Ministry classified under 3 Umbrella Schemes

For effective implementation of various schemes and programmes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, all major schemes of the Ministry have been classified under 3 umbrella schemes viz. Mission Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Schemes included under the Umbrella Scheme are as follows: (i) Saksham Anganwadi

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AYUSH Ministry signed MoU with MoWCD for Controlling Malnutrition

AYUSH Ministry signed MoU with MoWCD for Controlling Malnutrition

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Women and Child Development in New Delhi for controlling Malnutrition as a part of POSHAN Abhiyaan. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The MoU will see some time-tested and scientifically proven Ayush-based solutions being adopted for controlling malnutrition in the country.

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3rd Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2020

3rd Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2020

The 3rd Rashtriya Poshan Maah is being celebrated during the month of September 2020. Every year the Poshan Maah is celebrated under POSHAN Abhiyaan (PM’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment), which was launched in 2018. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Ministry of Women and Child Development, being the nodal Ministry for POSHAN Abhiyaan, is

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WCD Ministry Invites Applications for Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019

WCD Ministry Invites Applications for Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019

Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited applications for Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2019. The National Award is given annually to individuals, groups, institutions in recognition of their exceptional work towards the cause of women empowerment, especially for vulnerable and marginalized women. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 Nearly 40 Nari Shakti Puraskar

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