Govt to set up Task Force to examine matters pertaining to age of motherhood
New Delhi/UNI: The Centre has decided to set up a Task Force to examine matters pertaining to age of motherhood, imperatives of lowering MMR, improvement of nutritional levels and related issues.
Union minister Maneka Gandhi lauds 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): The 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme has brought in a positive shift in perception regarding girl child, said Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, at a conference on Friday.
Women and Child Development Ministry refers fraud in girl child welfare scheme to CBI
New Delhi, Mar 14 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) said on Tuesday that it has referred the fraud being perpetuated in the name of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme; to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigation.