With an aim of effective implementation of various schemes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, all major schemes of the Ministry have been classified under 3 umbrella schemes viz. Mission Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti.
Key Points
- As per the 2011 census, 67.7% of the Indian population is women and children.
- Women are key agents for achieving transformational economic, environmental, and social changes required for sustainable development.
- To achieve this aim, a continuation of existing schemes with suitable modifications is inevitable and necessary which can be achieved through Mission Shakti.
- To strengthen nutritional content, delivery, outreach, and outcomes, the Government is merging the Supplementary Nutrition Programme and Poshan Abhiyan to launch Mission POSHAN 2.0.
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development has taken many initiatives to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Mission VATSALYA will ensure the same going ahead.
Allocation for three Umbrella Schemes in Budget 2021-22
- Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0 (Schemes Included- Umbrella ICDS – Anganwadi Services, Poshan Abhiyan, Scheme for Adolescent Girls, National Creche Scheme)- Allocation of Rs 20,105 crores.
- Mission VATSALYA (Schemes Included-Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services)- Allocation of Rs 900 crores.
- Mission Shakti (Mission for Protection and Empowerment for Women) (Schemes Included- SAMBAL (One Stop Centre, Mahila Police Volunteer, Women’s Helpline/Swadhar/Ujjawala/Widow Homes etc.
- SAMARTHYA (Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Creche, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana/ Gender Budgeting/Research) – Allocation of Rs 3109 crores.
Mission Shakti will run in convergence with the other Missions/ Umbrella Schemes.