Day: March 13, 2024

In a significant stride towards technological advancement in rural development, the Ministry of Rural Development has signed a MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to formalize their partnership in applications of geospatial technology and artificial intelligence. The MoU was signed by Shri Amit Kataria, Joint Secretary, MoRD and Prof. Manabendra Saharia, IIT Delhi. Secretary, MoRD Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh and Director, IIT Delhi Prof. Rangan Banerjee were also present in the occasion. Discussions on the collaboration was led by Director, MGNREGA Ms. Aditi Singh, Dean R&D, IIT Delhi…

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has said that the article published on 12th February, 2024 on the JAMA Network on the so-called zero food children in India is a deliberate and malicious attempt by interested lobbies to sensationalize fake news.Rebutting the article , the Ministry has said that  it is surprising that no primary research has been conducted by Mr. S. V. Subramanian and co-authors in the study to arrive at such broad and incorrect generalizations on the nutritional status of children in India. The authors themselves have admitted to deep…

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 19th Foundation Day today (12th March, 2024) at Jacaranda Hall, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi. To mark this occasion, the Commission invited children from different parts of the country to acknowledge their efforts and participation in Commission’s Pariksha Parv campaign.  Chairpersons and Members from all the States Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs) were also invited to . Chairperson, NCPCR, Shri Priyank Kanoongo, Smt. Preeti Bharadwaj Dalal, Member NCPCR, Dr. Divya Gupta, Member NCPCR, Smt. Rupali Banerjee Singh, Member Secretary…