‘Healthy women, strong families’: Poshan Maah 2025 concludes in Dehradun
“A healthy mother gives birth to a strong generation; when every household’s plate is balanced, the nation becomes stronger,” she said.
“A healthy mother gives birth to a strong generation; when every household’s plate is balanced, the nation becomes stronger,” she said.
Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, undertook a visit to various regions of Himachal Pradesh affected by recent natural disasters, including sudden floods, landslides, and cloudbursts.
Over four crore beneficiaries have received maternity benefits under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), while more than 72 lakh pregnant women have registered themselves as beneficiaries under Mission Poshan 2.0, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.
Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur has claimed that the government has taken several initiatives to improve the health, hygiene, and well-being of women and for enhancing their status in the country.
The meeting focused on the implementation of the Safe Tourism Destination for Women project, funded under the Nirbhaya Fund by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and executed by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has urged various ministries, departments, and state administrations to establish feeding rooms and changing rooms for women and children at public places. This move aims to improve facilities for mothers and young children, ensuring a more inclusive environment.
In a significant move to enhance support mechanisms for distressed women, the Centre has engaged the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in provide psycho-social counseling and support.
“These initiatives aim to provide financial assistance, security, and rehabilitation opportunities to women in need,” the minister said while responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
At the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD) in New York, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur highlighted India's embrace of "Women-led development," emphasising the crucial role women play in shaping the country’s growth trajectory.
Speaking on the occasion, Thakur said this campaign, started in 2018 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has played a crucial role in fighting malnutrition across the country, especially in tribal areas.
