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“Equal Participation of Women Essential for Nation’s Progress,” Says President Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi, March 8: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said that true national development can only be achieved when women, who make up nearly half of the country’s population, are given equal opportunities to participate in every sphere of life. She made these remarks while addressing a national event organised by the Ministry of Women […]

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President Droupadi Murmu to Attend National Celebration of International Women’s Day in Delhi

New Delhi, March 7: The Government of India will mark International Women’s Day with a national-level programme in the capital on March 8. The event, organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, will be held at the Manekshaw Centre. The ceremony will be attended by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who will […]

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Ministry of Women and Child Development Announces New Helpline Number for POSHAN and PMMVY

New Delhi,  24 October 2025 — The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has announced a new toll-free helpline number — 1515 — for the POSHAN and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) schemes. The new number will become operational from November 1, 2025, replacing the existing 14408 helpline. According to the Ministry, the new […]

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ACP Manoj Kumar Addresses Session on Child Sexual Offences at SPNIWCD

New Delhi, October 14 — ACP Manoj Kumar from the IFSO unit delivered an insightful lecture on “Child Sexual Offences on Social Media Platforms: Trends, Legal Recourse, and Psychosocial Support for Survivors” at the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development (SPNIWCD), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, […]

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Union Minister Savitri Thakur Reviews Flood and Landslide Damage in Himachal Pradesh

 New Delhi , 13 September 2025— Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Smt. Savitri Thakur undertook an on-ground assessment of areas in Himachal Pradesh recently hit by flash floods, landslides, and cloudbursts. The Minister travelled along the Kullu–Manali corridor, inspecting key sites including Vaishno Mata Temple, Sabzi Mandi (Bandrol), Raison, Dohlu Nala, […]

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