The Latest Breaking News from Ministry of Women and Child Development

Apurva Chandra appointed Health Secretary; Sanjay Jaju new I&B Secretary

Apurva Chandra was appointed the Health Secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Saturday.

The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024

Government likely to stop funding trust linked to 1098

States will be given “flexibility” to keep social workers as call operators

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2022

Centre hanging up on 1098; children will have to call 112

Many are up in arms because Childline 1098 has been a very effective and successful project, and is meant exclusively for children, unlike 112, which deals with emergencies related to police matters, health and women’s safety

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2022

Public participation sought for child protection

Plan to integrate Childline 1098 to MHA’s 112 helpline draws flak

The Hindu · Apr 7, 2022