Office Address: GPOA 3 Netaji Nagar, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi – 110023
Website: https://wcd.gov.in
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
| Smt. Annpurna Devi | Minister | min-wcd@gov.in | +91 11 24101331, 24101332, 24101327 |
| Ms. Chandni Singh | Private Secretary | chandni.singh@nic.in | +91 11 24101332, 24101327, 24101328 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
| Smt. Savitri Thakur | Minister of State | mos-wcd@gov.in | +91 11 24102361, 24102363, 24107854 |
| Ms. Nimisha Jha | Private Secretary | nimisha.jha@gov.in | +91 11 24102361, 24102363, 24107854 |
OFFICERS IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
| Shri Anil Malik (HY, IAS..1991) | Secretary | secy.wcd@gov.in | +91 11 24103586, 24106731, 24101495 |
| Ms. Caralyn Khongwar Deshmukh, lAS (MP:96) | Additional Secretary | khongwar@ias.nic.in | +91 11 26888612 |
| Shri Nitishwar Kumar | Additional Secretary & FA | asfa-wcd@gov.in | +91 11 26773506 |
| Shri Valeti Premchand ( IDES..1994 ) | Additional Secretary | premchand.v@gov.in | +91 11 24100641 |
| Shri Ajeet Kumar (IAS, MP..2002) | Joint Secretary | krajeet@ias.nic.in | +91 11 24108442 |
| Ms. Radhika Jha (IAS, UD..2002) | Joint Secretary | jsrj.wcd@gov.in | +91 11 24103809 |
| Dr. Preetam B. Yashvant [ IAS, RJ..2003 ] | Joint Secretary | pbyashvant@nic.in | +91 11 |
| Shri Sarwesh Kumar Arya (CSS) | Joint Secretary | sarwesh.arya@gov.in | +91 11 24100611, 24100672 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is the nodal ministry of the Government of India responsible for the welfare, development, protection, and empowerment of women and children. It formulates policies, implements schemes, and coordinates programs related to women and child welfare.
What are the main objectives of MWCD?
The Ministry aims to:
Empower women socially and economically.
Improve child health, nutrition, and education.
Protect women and children from exploitation and abuse.
Promote gender equality and child rights.
Which major schemes are implemented by MWCD?
Some of the key schemes include:
Mission Shakti
Mission Vatsalya
POSHAN Abhiyaan
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Child Marriage Free Bharat
Sakhi One Stop Centres
SHe-Box Portal
What is Mission Shakti?
Mission Shakti is an umbrella scheme focused on women’s safety, security, and empowerment through various initiatives and support services.
What is Mission Vatsalya?
Mission Vatsalya focuses on child protection services and supports children in need of care and protection through institutional and non-institutional mechanisms.
What is Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?
PMMVY is a maternity benefit scheme that provides financial assistance to eligible pregnant and lactating mothers to support nutrition and health needs during pregnancy and after childbirth.
What is POSHAN Abhiyaan?
POSHAN Abhiyaan is a national nutrition mission aimed at reducing malnutrition among children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers through improved nutritional outcomes.
What are One Stop Centres (Sakhi Centres)?
One Stop Centres provide integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence, including medical aid, legal assistance, counseling, and temporary shelter.
What is the SHe-Box Portal?
SHe-Box (Sexual Harassment Electronic Box) is an online complaint management system where women can report sexual harassment at the workplace.
How can citizens contact the Ministry?
The Ministry is headquartered at GPOA 3 Netaji Nagar, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi – 110023. General contact number: +91 11-26773507
How can women apply for MWCD internship programmes?
Eligible women students, scholars, teachers, and social activists can apply online through the MWCD Internship Programme portal as per the notifications issued by the Ministry.
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