Establishment: The Ministry was upgraded from a Department within the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) to a full-fledged Ministry on January 30, 2006. It was initially set up as a Department in 1985 to focus on the development of women and children.
- Mission Shakti: Focuses on women's safety, security, and empowerment. Includes sub-schemes like 'Sambal' (for safety) and 'Samarthya' (for empowerment).
- One Stop Centres (OSCs): Provide integrated support to women affected by violence.
- Women Helpline (181): A 24/7 service for women in distress.
- Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP): Aims to address the declining Child Sex Ratio and promote girls' education.
- Swadhar Greh: Offers institutional support for women in difficult circumstances.
- Ujjawala: Focuses on combating trafficking and supporting victims.
- Working Women Hostel Scheme: Provides safe accommodation for working women.
- National Creche Scheme: Offers day care facilities for the children of working mothers.
- Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): A cash transfer scheme for pregnant and lactating mothers (for the first child).
- Mission Vatsalya: Dedicated to child welfare, protection, and development.
- Child Protection Services (CPS): Provides institutional and non-institutional care for children in difficult circumstances.
- Mission POSHAN 2.0: An integrated nutrition support program targeting malnutrition.
- Anganwadi Services: Delivers supplementary nutrition, health services, and pre-school education through Anganwadi centers.
- Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG): Focuses on empowering adolescent girls through nutrition, health, and skill development.
- POSHAN Abhiyaan: A national mission aimed at reducing malnutrition through various strategies.
- Other Notable Schemes:
- Child Marriage Free Bharat: Campaign against child marriage.
- Internship Programme (MWCD): Provides opportunities for students/scholars to work with the Ministry.
- SHe-Box: An online system for reporting workplace sexual harassment
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References:
https://missionshakti.wcd.gov.in/
https://www.pib.gov.in/
https://socialwelfare.vikaspedia.in/
Tags:
Community Health Nursing