महात्मा गांधी द्वारा लिखी गईं ये पंक्तियाँ निश्चित ही अहिंसा के शुद्धतम रूप की भाव्यभिव्यक्ति हैं, आज जब पूरी दुनिया कोविड19 से संघर्ष करते हुए अपने सर्वाधिक बुरे दौर से गुजर रही है तब “जीवन के सिद्धांतों” के पुनर्स्थापन हेतु हम में से प्रत्येक को अपने अपने जीवन मूल्यों के आत्मवलोकन का समय है।

The Census (2011) data showed a significant declining trend in the Child Sex Ratio1 (CSR) between 0-6 years with an all time low of 918. The issue of decline in the CSR is a major indicator of women disempowerment as it reflects both, pre-birth discrimination manifested through gender biased sex selection, and post birth discrimination against girls (in form of their health, nutrition, educational needs). Coordinated and convergent efforts are needed to ensure survival, protection and education of the girl child. In this background, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 22nd January, 2015 in Panipat, Haryana to address the issue of decline in CSR and related issues of empowerment of girls and women over a life cycle continuum.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development had launched an online logo design contest for 'Krishna Kutir' (Vrindavan Ashram). It was an opportunity for designers who aspired to see their creation displayed on a National platform. 'Krishna Kutir' is the largest-ever facility to provide shelter to 1000 elderly Widowed Women in Uttar Pradesh.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development had launched '#BackToSchool’: A letter-writing contest on making schools safe and fun for our children.

“MAA-Mother’s Absolute Affection’’ is an Intensified programme launched on the 5th August 2016 by Hon’ble HFM, in an attempt to bring undiluted focus on promotion of breastfeeding. The goal of the MAA programme is to revitalize efforts towards promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding practices through health systems to enhance breastfeeding rates.