MWCD Holds National Workshop on SANKALP: Hub for Empowerment of Women

The workshop marks the commencement of a nationwide 100-day awareness campaign focused on women-centric issues, scheduled from 21st June to 4th October 2024.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) organized the "National Workshop on SANKALP: Hub for Empowerment of Women - Launch of the 100-Days Special Awareness Campaign" at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, today. The event was chaired by the Union Minister of State for Women & Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur, alongside Secretary Shri Anil Malik.

The workshop marks the commencement of a nationwide 100-day awareness campaign focused on women-centric issues, scheduled from 21st June to 4th October 2024. This campaign aims to amplify awareness and outreach on women's empowerment, encompassing enrolment drives and educational sessions nationwide.

During the inauguration, Minister of State Smt. Savitri Thakur emphasized the significance of empowering women through the effective implementation of various schemes, such as Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, PM Awas Yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission, Poshan Abhiyaan, and Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Secretary MWCD, Shri Anil Malik, introduced the campaign, highlighting its crucial role in advancing women-led development aligned with the national vision.

The one-day workshop featured sessions on legal provisions, communication strategies, and counseling techniques for grassroots functionaries of SANKALP: HEWs, operational in 693 districts across India. These initiatives aim to ensure the last-mile delivery of services and enhance women's participation in developmental schemes.

Through this 100-day program, the Ministry reaffirms its commitment to fostering women's empowerment across sectors such as education, health, livelihood, and social security.