Pankaja Munde
Rape, acid attack survivors’ compensation hiked to Rs 10 lakh
The scheme was launched after a 22-year-old photojournalist was gang-raped by five people at the deserted Shakti Mills compound.
Cabinet nod for direct election of sarpanches
Political experts believe that this is an attempt on the part of the BJP to nurture a presidential kind of political culture on the ground.
NGOs question packaged food given to kids
The NGOs have warned against treating poor children across the state as guinea pigs, putting their health at risk.
Maharashtra govt to give sanitary napkins for Rs 5 to school girls
The decision was taken by Women and Child Welfare Department led by Pankaja Munde.
Pankaja Munde loses elections again
This is Pankaja Munde’s fourth straight defeat after she lost control over other governing bodies in recent elections.
Pankaja Munde offers to quit after Beed results; not necessary, says Fadnavis
The BJP is set to make decisive gains in civic polls in Maharashtra even as it is locked in a neck-and-neck fight with Shiv Sena.
Government to regulate pre-primary schools
The first meeting was supposed to take place on December 22 but was later postponed to December 28.
Pankaja Munde gets clean chit in chikki scam
The Congress had accused Ms Munde of violating rules for a transparent online bidding process and also sanctioning inflated deals.
Pankaja Munde distances child deaths from malnutrition
In the discussion on the malnutrition issue, the minister emphasised on the administrative measures taken by the government.
Bombay HC wants periodic inspection of mid-day meals after chikki scam
The court indicated that it would frame guidelines for inspection of the mid-day meal scheme.