Union WCD minister Smriti Irani asks NCPCR to report infra lapses in child care homes

Jul 06, 2023

Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday asked the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to look into infrastructure...

Doctor's rape-murder: Union WCD Minister criticises Bengal CM, urges her to focus on women's safety

Aug 29, 2024

Devi also questioned the law and order of the state and criticised the Mamata government for the lack of fast-track courts.

WCD Minister Annpurna Devi meets European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness & Crisis Management

Feb 28, 2025

In the recent round of meetings for strengthening India-EU Cooperation, Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi met European Commissioner for...

Delhi: Atishi directs Chief Secretary to table report on sexual harassment complaints against rape accused officer

Aug 26, 2023

Delhi Services Minister Atishi has written a letter to the Chief Secretary on issue of negligence shown by the WCD officials on the grave...

No plans to mandate paid menstrual leaves, announces WCD Minister

Jul 26, 2024

In a recent Lok Sabha session, Minister of Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi clarified that there are currently no plans to mandate paid...

Atishi directs Chief Secretary to table a report on sexual harassment complaints against rape-accused Officer

Aug 26, 2023

Delhi Minister Atishi has written a letter to the Chief Secretary on the issue of negligence shown by the Ministry of Women and Child Development...