India is a vast and diverse country with variations in birth, death, and infant mortality rates across its states. The birth rate, which indicates the number of live births per 1,000 population, tends to be higher in states with higher fertility rates. In 2021, states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan had relatively higher birth […]
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Enrolment of pregnant women at Anganwadis has proven to be a crucial step in ensuring the well-being of both expectant mothers and their unborn children. Anganwadis, meaning \”courtyard shelter\” in Hindi, are government-sponsored child care and mother care centers in India. These centers offer a wide range of services, including healthcare, nutrition, education, and counseling.
The plight of Anganwadi Sevikas and Helpers in Maharashtra highlights the ongoing struggle for fair compensation and recognition as government employees. Despite their indispensable role in driving grassroots welfare initiatives for women and children, these dedicated workers are faced with meager salaries that fail to reflect the magnitude of their responsibilities. The recent salary hike
Anganwadi Workers Get Partial Relief After Prolonged Struggle Read More »
The adoption of Anganwadi centers has proven to be a pivotal step in addressing the needs of early childhood development and maternal care. Anganwadi centers, meaning “courtyard shelters,” are an integral part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program in India. These centers offer a range of services, including nutrition, healthcare, early education, and
Shelampada, with its population of 538, is a tribal hamlet within the Gomghar Gram Panchayat. The 135 ration card holders in this hamlet must travel to Gomghar and Dudhgaon to redeem their ration. The distance between the 2 villages is 3km and there are sparse means of transport to travel between them. Hence, getting one\’s
The Pada Samiti’s initiative, Right to Rations in the Village Itself! Read More »
Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) is a nationwide campaign initiated by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in India to address water scarcity and promote efficient water management. One of the key components of this campaign is the “Catch the Rain” initiative, which aims to conserve rainwater through the construction of Rainwater Harvesting Structures (RWHS) across the
A Nation-wide Campaign to Promote Efficient Water Management Read More »
The agriculture sector in India plays a crucial role in the country\’s economy, employing 54.6% of the total workforce and contributing 17.8% to the Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2019-20. Recognizing the significance of this sector, the Government of India has implemented various measures to promote sustainable development and improve the income of farmers. To
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmer’s Wellbeing Annual Report (2020-2021) Read More »
The Indian Ministry of Women and Child Development plays a crucial role in addressing the needs and concerns of women and children in the country. Established in 2006, the ministry\’s primary objective is to formulate and implement policies and programs that promote gender equality, women\’s empowerment, and child welfare. One of the key areas of
Ministry of Women and Child Development Budget 2023-2024 Read More »
Learn about a transformative scholarship scheme initiated by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, designed to empower students from scheduled tribes in India to pursue their educational aspirations beyond the post-matriculation or post-secondary stages. This centrally sponsored program not only covers the payment of compulsory fees charged by educational institutions but also provides monthly maintenance allowances
Guidelines for Post Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Tribes Students Read More »
