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Nutrition mission will be crucial for India to reap demographic dividend
The mission does not explain how severely malnourished children will be managed
2 min read10 Jul 2019Government’s push for nutrition laudable, a step in right direction
Poshan has tried to imbibe all key mantras of a robust nutrition intervention
2 min read10 Jul 2019Opinion | Making early childhood education a priority
Drawing on existing synergies between anganwadis and government schools can help Indian states deliver better early childhood care and education
4 min read4 Nov 2018Maneka Gandhi plans a #MeToo panel for sexual harassment cases
Women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi proposes setting up a committee with senior judicial and legal persons as members to look into all issues emanating from the #MeToo campaign
2 min read13 Oct 2018What is the right age for a child to start going to school?
In the early years, it is critical that every child has an environment that is safe and caring, that is rich in language and art, and with opportunity for play and engagement
4 min read29 Mar 2018Indians are shorter, and that’s a problem
India has the largest number of stunted children. Prevention will require concerted action, and there is much to learn from other nations
3 min read7 Mar 2018Rs2,900 crore approved for Nirbhaya fund to make cities safe for women
The Centre today approved projects worth over Rs2,900 crore under the Nirbhaya fund for eight major cities of the country in a bid to make them safer for women
1 min read1 Mar 2018NIA to probe human trafficking cases
NIA would receive financial aid under Nirbhaya Fund for safety of women in order to set up a cell for investigating human trafficking
1 min read28 Feb 2018Use of sanitary pads sparse despite govt schemes: studies
Procurement issues relating to sanitary pads, high costs, lack of knowledge and lack of disposal facilities are main problems
4 min read10 Feb 2018Maharashtra to sell subsidized sanitary pads to rural women
Maharashtra govt's scheme titled Asmita Yojana would provide a packet of sanitary napkins to girls attending the govt-run zilla parishad schools in rural parts for Rs5 each
1 min read30 Jan 2018Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared