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April 7, 2026 3:49 PM

PM Modi shares Annpurna Devi’s article on women-led governance, highlights vision for Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, highlighting a roadmap for strengthening women-led governance in India. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Representation must translate into real influence. The government has always prioritised Nari Shakti in every form, hence, with the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam laying the foundation, India is moving towards greater women-led governance. This is also a key pil...

February 4, 2026 3:07 PM

Government prioritises safety of women and girls, strengthens legal and support framework against acid attacks

The Union Government on Wednesday reaffirmed that the safety and security of women and girls remains its highest priority, outlining a comprehensive legal, institutional and policy framework to prevent acid attacks, punish offenders and ensure protection, compensation and rehabilitation of survivors. Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi said the Centre has taken several measures to support and supplement the efforts of States an...

December 5, 2025 10:55 AM

States must work towards a Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat: Annpurna Devi

States must work towards a Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat, said Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) Annpurna Devi, while launching the second edition of the 100-day intensive awareness campaign for a child marriage–free country. Devi highlighted the government’s sustained interventions, which have contributed to an improved sex ratio at birth, increased girls’ enrolment in education, and the overall empowerment of women and girls. The Minister further stated that the Union Govern...

November 28, 2025 5:29 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s push to end child marriage, shares article on national efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted India’s ongoing efforts to eliminate child marriage, sharing an article that underscores policy measures, sustained action, and community-level initiatives aimed at tackling the issue. The Prime Minister was responding to a post on X by Union Minister Annpurna Devi, who had shared her opinion pieces published in various newspapers on the theme Child Marriage Free India. In her articles, she emphasised that ending child marriage is a national ...

September 19, 2025 3:21 PM

Mission Saksham Anganwadi, Poshan 2.0 to strengthen nutrition for children and mothers: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling malnutrition through Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, flagship initiatives aimed at improving the nutrition of children, adolescent girls, and pregnant women. In a post on X, PM Modi praised an article written by Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, which detailed the integrated nutrition support programme implemented by the ministry. “These initiatives represent a m...

April 8, 2025 5:24 PM

Government strengthens nutrition and childcare initiatives through Poshan Pakhwada 2025 and Palna schemes

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has launched the 7th edition of Poshan Pakhwada, being observed from April 8 to 22, as part of the government’s intensified efforts to tackle malnutrition. Running in collaboration with multiple ministries and state departments, this year’s campaign underscores four core themes—maternal and infant nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life, promotion of the Poshan Tracker app, community-based management of malnutrition (CMAM), and encouragi...