Women and child development

Health Ministry directs private hospitals to display data of C-Section and normal deliveries

A statement by Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said, the instruction is applicable to all the private hospitals empanelled under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).

Jul 14, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

Rush to send fake 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' forms

Fake government forms promising cash benefits in 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' (BBBP) scheme surfaced in Nadia district, despite the government ordering a CBI investigation into such complaints last month.

May 25, 2017, 17:17 PM IST

Can have law on marital rape but women won't complain: Maneka Gandhi

Months after her statement that "concept of marital rape cannot be applied in the Indian context" created some controversy, Union minister Maneka Gandhi on Tuesday said even if there was a law against it, women are unlikely to complain about this kind of abuse.

Jun 07, 2016, 21:09 PM IST

Facebook page of WCD Ministry hits 2 lakh 'Likes'!

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi had taken to Facebook on Wednesday to have a one-on-one interaction with people through a live Facebook chat.

Jun 03, 2016, 11:10 AM IST

New centre aims to create awareness about adoption

Poverty coupled with lack of education, unemployment, child labour, homelessness, substance abuse, poor parenting skills, abuse and neglect, physical and mental health needs, community violence, inability to access resources are some of the reasons that children encounter every day.

Apr 10, 2016, 17:10 PM IST

Indian kids continue to be under-nourished: Nadda

The event was organised by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

Dec 10, 2015, 22:01 PM IST

This company gives six-month paid maternity leave

Aiming to create an equitable work-life balance for employees, Telenor India has adopted a six-month paid maternity leave policy effective from January 1, 2016, a company statement said here on Tuesday.

Sep 29, 2015, 14:51 PM IST