Public Policies

The Ayushmaan Aarogya Mandir, transforming healthcare

The Rajmata Jijau Mother-Child Health & Nutrition Mission is a pioneering initiative established by the state of Maharashtra in India to address the critical issue of malnutrition. It was the first state in the country to adopt a mission-mode approach to combat this problem, highlighting its commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of mothers

Poshan Abhiyaan is a mission launched in India with the objective of improving the nutritional status of children (0-6 years), adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. It adopts a target-based approach and aims to tackle malnutrition through a comprehensive and converged effort. The mission focuses on achieving specific targets, including reducing stunting, under-nutrition, anemia

The Government’s sustained initiative on education and employment of women has led to increased opportunities for their employment. However, with growing industrialization and urban development, there has been a rise in nuclear families and the breaking up of joint family systems. As a result, working women now require quality day care services for their children.

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

Anganwadis, meaning “courtyard shelters” in Indian languages, have played a crucial role in addressing child hunger, malnutrition, and early childhood development in India. Established by the Indian government in 1975 as part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program, Anganwadis serve as the focal point for implementing various health, nutrition, and early learning initiatives.

The Maternity Benefit Act, of 1961 is legislation enacted by the Parliament of India to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments and provide them with maternity benefits and other related benefits. The Act extends to the entire country and came into force on a date notified in the Official Gazette by the Central