Ministry of Women and Child Development works towards promoting social and economic empowerment of women through cross-cutting policies and programmes, mainstreaming gender concerns, and creating awareness

India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The primary objective of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) is to empower women to live with dignity and contributing as equal partners in development in an environment free from violence and discrimination; and well nurtured children with full opportunities for growth and development in a safe and protective environment.

The Ministry works towards promoting social and economic empowerment of women through cross-cutting policies and programmes, mainstreaming gender concerns, creating awareness about their rights and facilitating institutional and legislative support for enabling them realize their human rights and develop to their full potential. It focuses on...