Concept and Evolution: Defined as gender mainstreaming in the budgeting process (Council of Europe). Introduced globally by Australia (1984); adopted by India in 2005–06 Implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD). Categorised into: Part A: 100% women-specific …
About The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) provides that subject to such schemes as may be framed by the Central Government, every Pregnant Women & Lactating Mother (PW&LM), except those who are in regular employment with the Central Government …
About Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) In 2015, the Government of India introduced the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (‘Save the girl child, educate the girl child’) scheme to address concerns about gender discrimination and women empowerment in the country. It …
About the Scheme The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing the Umbrella Mission named as ‘Mission Shakti’ from 2024. It is an integrated women empowerment programme aimed at strengthening interventions for women safety, security and empowerment. It also …
About The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is the highest civilian honor for children in India organized by The Ministry of Women and Child Development. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is given to children with exceptional abilities and outstanding …