Women and Children development in Madhya Pradesh

Functions of Department of Women & Child Development-

Health and Education are the prime requirement for development of nation and

states. It is unfortunate that even after more than six decades of independence;

we are still termed as most backward nation on number of health and education

indicators.{facts – i.e. 42% of Indian children are malnourished etc, include IMR rate which is highest in MP.} Now time has come to find the reasons why even after investing huge amount we could not make satisfactory progress in Health sector especially of women and children. If these impediments are removed, nation can expects major breakthrough in the sector. The main objective of the Department of Women & Child Development is to reduce Maternal Mortality Rate, Infant Mortality rate and Malnutrition among children and women. Thus main responsibility of implementation of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Programme in the State lies with the department.{include ICDS background and its problems}. schemes/programs include women group formation, legal Literacy programme for women, elimination of prostitution, Beti Bachao Abhiyan for increasing female sex ratio, empowering Adolescent Girls of 11 to 18 years by improving their nutritional and health status through Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls

(SABLA), up gradation of home skills, life skills and vocational skills. The

Department also reviews, suggests and makes suitable amendments in various

laws and rules concerned with women’s status for women’s empowerment. Integrated child protection scheme ( ICPS) has been started especially for the children for their integrated welfare and rehabilitation who are in the difficult situation.For improving sex ratio in age group 0-6 years,Beti Bachao Abhiyan (Save the Girl Child Campaign) is being implemented in the State.

Mangal Divas:-

Every Tuesday is celebrated as Janamdin. So this is called Mangal divas. Anna

Prasana, Godbharai and kishori Scheme with the help of Health Department in

form of small function. First Tuesday as divas for GOD BHARAI RASM, in

which an expectant woman receives the traditional offerings of Sreephal,

Sindoor, Chudi and Bindi, with the objective to take complete care of the

pregnant woman’s diet, Nutrition with timely medical support. During the

function, 100 tablets of iron and folic acid are given to each pregnant woman

to help them to sustain through a healthy and fit term of pregnancy. Second

Tuesday is celebrated as Annaprashan divas with the objective to promote

community participation in ICDS programmes and to decrease infant mortality

rate. Additional nutritive supplement being provided to the child who has

completed six months of agew under the programme. On third Tuesday, every

child between the age group of 1 year to 6 years will celebrate his birthday at

aanganwadi centers with other children. The aim of celebrating this as birthday

to enhance the interpersonal relation between aanganwadi centers and the

community and to make the ICDS more effective and powerful. Adolescent

Girl Day is celebrated on fourth Tuesday with a cultural programmes such as

singing, dancing, rangoli making etc, as well as general knowledge and Sports

competition. The rationale behind these cultural gatherings is to build awareness

among girls the importance of nutrition, primary health care and vocation

training of various trades, which help to improve their level of income and

economy. In addition to this, health check up camps where distribution of iron

and folic acid tablets are made is also a part of this celebration.

Sanjha Chulah-

for age group 3-6 years which provides cooked meal in morning breakfast and after

noon lunch. There is provision of third meal also for malnourished children. daily new and delicious supplementary food will be supplied at anganwadi.

Beti Bachao Abhiyan Yojna-

Present adverse sex ratio and the declining numbers of the girl child in the state is a serious cause for concern and warrant immediate corrective and concrete steps to halt this adverse trend. In this direction, state has started “ Beti Bachao Abhiyan (Save the Girl Child Campaign)” from 5th October 2011. The Women and Child Development Department is a nodal Department for this campaign. Under this campaign,various departments of the State Government will act on 66 action points. The action points include observance of the Beti Diwas (Daughter’s day), invoking

community participation through participation of various communities,

including religious leaders, and Panchayati Raj representatives, celebrating the

special achievements of the girls in the state, effective implementation of the

PCPNDT Act, providing education facilities to families with girl children only. Such families living below POVERTY line will be provided pension, on attaining

the age of 55. These families will be provided other facilities like vocational

training, concession in stamp duty on registration of homes in names of the

relevant person/spouse etc.

Atal Bal Arogya Evam Poshan Mission:

The objective of the Mission is to provide an enabling mechanism for

prevention and reduction of malnutrition and under five mortality rates in the

children of the State through coordinated and concerted efforts of the key

stakeholders.

The key mandate for the Mission is to improve child nutrition by:

supporting improved service delivery and quality of services in the

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme while

establishing effective coordination with relevant Departments, with a

focus on children under two years of age;

facilitating effective implementation of evidence based policy and

operational reforms for improving the coverage and quality of ICDS;

establishing institutional mechanisms for effective integrated planning

and monitoring; and

Assisting DWCD to design operational framework for communalization

of ICDS services.

Targets- Reducing mortality rate for children under five years (U5MR) from 94.2

to 60 per thousand live births by 2020

Reducing the Percentage of underweight children under five years from

60% to 40% by 2015 and further from 40% to 20% by 2020.

Reducing prevalence of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in children

under 5 years from 12.6% to 5% by 2015 and to negligible by 2020.comprehensive strategy and action plan for implementation and achievement of its goals.

To achieve the planned goals and objectives, mission has defined its strategy and micro planning. However, the strategy and action plan is limited to three years only and may be revisited as and when required.

Nirasrit Bal Grih Scheme:

Also known as Shelter less Children’s Home Scheme. The objective of the scheme is to ensure proper upbringing of shelter less children by giving them education and training, so that they grow up as productive and socially responsible citizens. A grant equivalent to 90% of Rs.250, i.e., Rs.225/- per child per month is provided to the voluntary organizations running such homes.

Bal Vikas Kendra Yojana- Also known as Child Development Centre Scheme. The object of this scheme is to provide opportunities for creative development of

children up to the age of 16 years. One such centre has been established

at Jobat (Jhabua District) where children between 6 to16 years of age are

admitted. Under this scheme a grant of Rs.500/- per child per month is

provided to the voluntary organizations. 90% of the total expenditure is

borne by the State government and remaining 10% by the concerned

organization. Such establishment of child development centres are mostly in

tribal areas.

Jabali Scheme for Eradication of prostitution- (MPPCS 2010 mains)

The scheme is an attempt to discourage women/girls of adopting caste based prostitution prevalent among the Bedia, Banchada and Sansi communities. Different kinds of activities are being implemented, with the help of voluntary agencies, which

revolve round the women/girls involved in the practice and their children. These

are being organized in 5 stages as follow:

Ashram Shalas for education of children
Economic programme for prostitutes
Protection/shelter and rehabilitation homes for children
I.E.C. schemes for creation of public awareness
Schemes for health check-up and treatment of prostitutes

Presently, under this scheme, Ashram schools are being run in 6 districts –

Morena, Rajgarh, Sagar ,Raisen, Chhatarpur and Vidisha.

MP schemes on Women Empowerment:-

The cabinet has taken a decision establish ‘Directorate of Women

Empowerment’ in the state by bifurcating the ‘Directorate of Women and Child

Development’ for effective implementation of women’s empowerment schemes

–>sate government calender for year 2012 has slogan ‘Beti hae to Kal hae’

(Future is when Daughter is)

Ladli Laxmi Yojana- To benefit girls right from their births upto marriage

To create positive thinking about girls among masses, improvement in

sex ratio and encourage girls’ education and health

To make girls in the state a ‘Lakhpati’ at 21 years of age
Government deposits National Saving Certificate (NSC) worth Rs.6000/-

p.a. for five years i.e. NSCs worth Rs.30,000/- are deposited in a girl’s

name

Every girl child enrolled under Ladli Laxmi Yojana will get Rs.1.8 lakh

when she attains the age of 21 years and had not married before 18 years

of age

Mukhya Mantri Kanya Dan Yojana-

To provide financial assistance to poor, needy, destitute families for

marrying off their daughters/ widows/ divorcees

Under this scheme, mass marriages are performed which increase social

harmony and curb unnecessary expenditure on weddings.

Beti Bachao Abhiyan- Initiated to balance sex ratio and foster awareness and sensitivity insociety

12 department have been given the responsibility of identified 66

Activities. As part of its campaign, the government plans to promote frugal marriage

ceremonies and encourage social boycott of people who take and give

dowry

The multi-pronged approach will involve changing the pro-son mindset

and a combination of incentives and disincentives in favour of the girl

child. Steps like reserving half the posts of teachers for women and

pension to parents whose only children are daughters will be initiated

besides promoting adoption of the girl child

Taking effective measures to prevent pre-natal tests and cases of foeticide

To protect girl child under PCNDT Act – In a first action of its kind in the state under the PC & PNDT Act, the name of a lady doctor, who had offered planning for male child has been removed from the register of MP Medical Council for a period of five years.

Gaon Ki Beti Yojana-

To provide financial assistance to motivate talented rural girls for higher

education in government or private colleges

Scholarship worth Rs.500/- p.m. to Ist division class 12th passed rural girls

for 10 months

Pratibha Kiran Yojana-

To improve educational standards of Ist division class 12th passed girls

belonging to urban BPL families

Rs.300/- p.m. for degree courses for 10 months

Atal Bal Arogya Evam Poshan Mission-

Prevention and reduction of malnutrition & U5 mortality rates.

Targets- U5MR- from 94 à 60% by 2020

To reduce under weight children from 60 to 40 by 2015 and 40 to 20% by 2020

Usha Kiran Yojana-

For implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence

Act, 2005 (PWDVA), Madhya Pradesh launched Usha Kiran Yojana in

the year 2008

The scheme’s objective is to help in reduction in cases of domestic

violence, awareness generation about the rights, building confidence and

entire development of women, better rearing of children, and making

happy and ideal home Environment.

Fact- The State has an area of 308, 244 Sq. Km., making it the second largest state inthe country (9.38% of country’s total area). The State has a Population densityof 236 persons as against that of the country at 382. The configuration ofadministrative units in the State includes 10 divisions, 51 districts, 342 Tehsils

(sub-districts) and 313 Blocks with 89 (28%) of them being the Tribal Blocks.

There are as many as 476 towns and 54903 villages.

Women and Children Development in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is a state in central India with a population of over 72 million people. It is the second-largest state in India by area and the ninth-largest by population. The state is home to a diverse range of cultures and languages, and its economy is based on agriculture, Industry, and services.

Women and children are among the most vulnerable groups in Madhya Pradesh. They face a number of challenges, including poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition, and violence. The state government has taken a number of initiatives to improve the lives of women and children, but there is still much work to be done.

One of the most important challenges facing women in Madhya Pradesh is poverty. According to the 2011 census, the poverty rate for women in the state is 31.8%, compared to 28.6% for men. This means that more women than men live below the Poverty Line in Madhya Pradesh. Poverty can have a number of negative consequences for women, including limited access to education, healthcare, and EMPLOYMENT opportunities.

Another major challenge facing women in Madhya Pradesh is illiteracy. According to the 2011 census, the literacy rate for women in the state is 60.3%, compared to 74.7% for men. This means that more than one-third of women in Madhya Pradesh are illiterate. Illiteracy can limit women’s opportunities for employment and advancement. It can also make them more vulnerable to violence and exploitation.

Malnutrition is another major challenge facing women and children in Madhya Pradesh. According to the 2011 census, the prevalence of stunting among children under five years of age in the state is 42.4%. This means that more than one-third of children in Madhya Pradesh are stunted. Stunting is a condition that results from chronic malnutrition and can have a number of negative consequences for children’s health and development.

Violence against women is also a major problem in Madhya Pradesh. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, there were 10,703 cases of violence against women reported in the state in 2016. This includes cases of rape, assault, and dowry-related violence. Violence against women can have a devastating impact on their lives, both physically and emotionally.

The state government has taken a number of initiatives to improve the lives of women and children in Madhya Pradesh. These include initiatives to promote education, employment, and health for women. The government has also implemented a number of programs to protect women from violence. However, there is still much work to be done to address the challenges facing women and children in the state.

One of the most important things that can be done to improve the lives of women and children in Madhya Pradesh is to increase access to education. Education can help women to get better jobs and earn higher incomes. It can also help them to become more aware of their rights and to stand up for themselves. The government should invest in education for girls and women, and it should make sure that all girls have access to quality education.

Another important thing that can be done to improve the lives of women and children in Madhya Pradesh is to reduce poverty. Poverty can have a number of negative consequences for women and children, including limited access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. The government should implement programs to reduce poverty, such as providing microcredit loans to women and creating jobs in rural areas.

The government should also do more to protect women from violence. Violence against women is a serious problem in Madhya Pradesh, and it has a devastating impact on the lives of women. The government should implement programs to raise awareness about violence against women, and it should provide support to women who have been victims of violence.

The government should also do more to promote Equality/”>Gender Equality in Madhya Pradesh. Gender equality is essential for the development of the state. The government should implement programs to promote gender equality in education, employment, and health. It should also ensure that women have equal rights under the law.

By taking these steps, the government can improve the lives of women and children in Madhya Pradesh.

Here are some frequently asked questions about women and children development in Madhya Pradesh:

What are the key challenges facing women and children in Madhya Pradesh?

Some of the key challenges facing women and children in Madhya Pradesh include poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition, and gender-based violence.

What are the government’s initiatives to address these challenges?

The government of Madhya Pradesh has implemented a number of initiatives to address the challenges facing women and children, including the following:

The Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana, which provides a financial incentive to families who send their daughters to school.
The Rajiv Gandhi Mahila Vikas Yojana, which provides financial assistance to women for self-employment.
The Bal Vikas Yojana, which provides free education and healthcare to children.
What are the results of these initiatives?

The results of these initiatives have been mixed. On the one hand, there has been some progress in reducing poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition. On the other hand, gender-based violence remains a serious problem.

What are the key areas for future action?

The key areas for future action include the following:

Increasing access to education and healthcare for women and children.
Reducing poverty and malnutrition.
Addressing gender-based violence.
What can the international community do to support the government of Madhya Pradesh in its efforts to improve the lives of women and children?

The international community can support the government of Madhya Pradesh in its efforts to improve the lives of women and children by providing financial assistance, technical expertise, and advocacy.

Here are some frequently asked questions about women and children development in general:

What are the key challenges facing women and children around the world?

Some of the key challenges facing women and children around the world include poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition, gender-based violence, and lack of access to education and healthcare.

What are the government’s initiatives to address these challenges?

Governments around the world have implemented a number of initiatives to address the challenges facing women and children, including the following:

Free education and healthcare for girls and boys.
Cash transfers to poor families.
Programs to prevent and address gender-based violence.
What are the results of these initiatives?

What are the key areas for future action?

The key areas for future action include the following:

Increasing access to education and healthcare for women and children.
Reducing poverty and malnutrition.
Addressing gender-based violence.
What can the international community do to support governments in their efforts to improve the lives of women and children?

The international community can support governments in their efforts to improve the lives of women and children by providing financial assistance, technical expertise, and advocacy.

Which of the following is not a goal of the National Policy for the Empowerment of Women?
(A) To ensure women’s equal participation in all spheres of Society
(B) To promote women’s education and employment
(C) To protect women from violence and discrimination
(D) To promote women’s Health and Nutrition
The National Commission for Women is a statutory body that was set up in 1992 to protect and promote the rights of women in India. Which of the following is not one of its functions?
(A) To investigate complaints of violation of women’s rights
(B) To recommend measures for the welfare of women
(C) To undertake research on issues relating to women
(D) To promote awareness about women’s rights
The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme is a government initiative that was launched in 2015 to promote the education and empowerment of girls. Which of the following is not one of its objectives?
(A) To reduce the gender gap in education
(B) To increase the enrollment of girls in schools
(C) To improve the retention rate of girls in schools
(D) To provide scholarships to girls
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is a government initiative that was launched in 2014 to provide financial services to the poor. Which of the following is not one of its benefits for women?
(A) A bank account with a RuPay debit card
(B) A life insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakh
(C) A loan of up to Rs. 50,000
(D) A pension of Rs. 3,000 per month after the age of 60
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a government initiative that was launched in 2015 to provide training to youth in various skills. Which of the following is not one of the skills that are offered under the scheme?
(A) Agriculture
(B) Carpentry
(C) Plumbing
(D) Fashion designing
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a government initiative that was launched in 2015 to provide housing to the poor. Which of the following is not one of the eligibility criteria for the scheme?
(A) The applicant must be a citizen of India
(B) The applicant must have a family income of less than Rs. 6 lakh per annum
(C) The applicant must not own a house in any other city
(D) The applicant must have a bank account
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a government initiative that was launched in 2017 to provide financial assistance to pregnant women. Which of the following is not one of the benefits of the scheme?
(A) A cash incentive of Rs. 5,000 for the first child
(B) A cash incentive of Rs. 10,000 for the second child
(C) A cash incentive of Rs. 15,000 for the third child
(D) A cash incentive of Rs. 20,000 for the fourth child
The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is a government initiative that was launched in 2015 to provide life insurance cover to the poor. Which of the following is not one of the benefits of the scheme?
(A) A life insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakh
(B) A premium of only Rs. 330 per year
(C) A waiver of premium in case of disability
(D) A lump sum payment of Rs. 2 lakh in case of death
The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana is a government initiative that was launched in 2015 to provide life insurance cover to the poor. Which of the following is not one of the benefits of the scheme?
(A) A life insurance cover of Rs. 2 lakh
(B) A premium of only Rs. 330 per year
(C) A waiver of premium in case of disability
(D) A lump sum payment of Rs. 2 lakh in case of death
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is a government initiative that was launched in 2018 to provide health insurance cover to the poor. Which of the following is not one of the benefits of the scheme?
(A) A health insurance cover of Rs. 5 lakh
(B) A Network of over 15,000 hospitals across the country
(C) A cashless treatment at all empanelled hospitals
(D) A cover for pre