Ministry Of Women And Child Development

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Ministry Of Women and Child Development

Momo is a social media account on WhatsApp, Facebook, and YouTube, which uses the image of a horror artwork to induce curiosity among children, challenging them to communicate with an unknown number. (Representational Image)

Keep your eyes open: Centre issues advisory against deadly 'Momo challenge'

Parents were even advised to not to mention about the Momo challenge unless the child already knows about it.

12 Sep 2018 8:54 AM

Anganwadis to get 2 lakh smartphones, tablets to monitor nutrition levels

This is under 'Poshan Abhiyan', a programme launched to reduce stunting levels, under-nutrition, anaemia and low birth weight in children.

04 Aug 2018 1:37 PM

The Women and Child Development Ministry said that Reuters used a flawed methodology to arrive at the conclusion. (Photo: File/PTI)

Survey ranking India most dangerous for women inaccurate: Govt

The Women and Child Development Ministry said the report is based on perception of 'unknown persons'.

27 Jun 2018 9:40 PM

Speaking at the launch of a handbook on 'Legal processes for police in respect of crime against children' in New Delhi, Gandhi asserted that her ministry has taken several steps to fight crime against women and children. (Photo: PTI | File)

Provide rape investigation kits in all police stations, says Maneka Gandhi

The kits are designed to carry out immediate medical investigation and aid in furnishing evidence in sexual assault and rape cases.

20 Jun 2018 8:15 AM

Manju Devi took to the demanding task of hauling luggage at the Jaipur Railway Station (Photo: PTI)

Porter No 15: Life of North-West railways' first woman coolie

Manju Devi has been the sole breadwinner for her three teenage children. She lost her husband Mahadev, 10 years ago.

28 May 2018 10:32 AM

New fast-track courts will be set up to deal with such cases and special forensic kits for rape cases will be given to all police stations and hospitals in the long term. (Photo: File)

Now, govt to amend POCSO Act to make it gender-neutral

The Centre is planning to amend the POCSO Act to provide justice to male child victims of sexual assault as well.

28 Apr 2018 12:08 PM

'The delay only means that there are traffickers out on bail who continue to threaten victims, many of whom are still waiting for proper rehabilitation,' said Bibi, 24, who escaped a brothel seven years ago. (Photo: File | Representational)

India delays tough anti-trafficking legislation, survivors feel betrayed

Campaigners feel betrayed by delay in passing the tough anti-trafficking law, which promises speedy justice, rehabilitation to survivors.

26 Apr 2018 3:30 PM

'Till such time the new passport booklets are designed, manufactured and made available to the ministry by ISP, Nashik, the passports and other travel documents would continue to be printed with the last page,' the MEA said. (Representational Image)

Passports may no longer serve as address proof, might turn orange

MEA has decided not to print the last page of the passport which has the holder's address, father/legal guardian's name and mother's name.

13 Jan 2018 11:14 AM

Himmat App, All Women Patrol Van, Shishtachar programme of the Delhi Police are the initiatives for women safety. (Representational Image)

‘Safe city’ plans for women in 8 metropolitian cities to commence

The initiative includes Himmat App, All Women Patrol Van, SHE teams, Hawkeye Mobile App, Suraksha App for different metropolitan cities.

23 Nov 2017 1:17 PM

A unit in the Ministry will look into every complaint filed online, Maneka Gandhi said. (Photo: File)

Maneka Gandhi launches 'SHe-box' online portal for sexual harassment complaints

The comprehensive online complaint system- 'SHe-box' will be hosted on the website of the Ministry Of Women and Child Development.

07 Nov 2017 7:22 PM

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