Women & Child Welfare

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has launched the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Yojana with an aim to financially empower women. The CM has issued strict directives to the officials in the state in order to ensure swift and transparent implementation of the scheme. What are the provisions of Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Yojana? The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Yojana...

Recent heatwave in India has claimed lives of over 80 people, and over 25,000 people suffered from a heatstroke. The temperatures touched close to 50 in so many areas. Despite these harsh conditions, there were several people who had to do hard labour to earn a living. It is a difficult choice millions of daily...

Every year, June 4th is observed as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. The day is a grim reminder of innumerable children across the world who suffer due to various forms of violence and aggression. The United Nations established the day in 1982 to respond to the atrocities committed against Palestinian...

“All Eyes on Rafah” is one of the biggest social media trends the world has seen. But it is not a mere trend, it is a wakeup call where humans are finally standing up for other humans. In the midst of the ongoing Israel - Palestine conflict, Rafah is a small place in southern...

Menstruation is a natural phenomenon that every woman goes through. However, lack of proper knowledge about menstrual hygiene is a major issue for women living in slum areas. It often leads to poor hygiene, infections, and other health problems, further exacerbating their struggles and hampering their overall progress. Even though we are progressing as a...

An 18-year-old e-rickshaw driver named Arti from Uttar Pradesh was recognised with the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award. Arti, from Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh was honoured with this prestigious award at the hands of King Charles III of the United Kingdom. Arti, a single mother with a 5-year-old daughter, drives a pink e-rickshaw which...

UNICEF has said that it is deeply concrened about the health and safety of babies and young children caused as a result of severe heatwave that has been engulfing several countries in South Asia. The rising temperatures, that is predicted to reach up to 47°C, pose significant risks to millions of children who are...

Election is a very important tool in democracy. It is through election that citizens of a nation choose their representatives and select their leaders. Political leaders represent different political parties which work for various goals. In the general election held in 2014, the BJP-led NDA secured 282 seats and formed the government, making Narendra Modi...

Election is a very important tool in democracy. It is through election that citizens of a nation choose their representatives and select their leaders. Political leaders represent different political parties which work for various goals. In the general election held in 2014, the BJP-led NDA secured 282 seats and formed the government, making Narendra Modi...

In a move prioritising inclusion, the Supreme Court of India has said that denying child-care leaves to a mother, who is taking care of a child with disabilities, would violate the constitutional duty of the State to ensure equal participation of women in the workforce. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India D Y...

The recent birth of a baby boy to the parents of Sidhu Moosewala has thrust the spotlight onto the legal intricacies and ethical considerations surrounding In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments in India. The Union Health Ministry's request to the Punjab government for a detailed report on Charan Kaur's IVF treatment has ignited a debate on...

Women are the key driving force for society. They play a crucial role when it comes to community development. At home, women form the backbone of every family. However, since ages women across the world have been oppressed, their voices have been suppressed, their rights have been overlooked. Thankfully, the picture has started changing for...