Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, lauded the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme as a powerful catalyst for social change, saying its transformative impact has been felt across India. "The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative has evolved from a government programme to a nationwide movement
Annapurna Devi condemned West Bengal for its failure to operationalize Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) under the POCSO Act.
Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, visited Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya today to review the progress of key initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of women and children.
Speaking at the launch of Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (Child Marriage-Free India), a new campaign by her ministry, she called child marriage a grave violation of human rights and a criminal offense.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel and senior central and state government officials were present at the event at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.
The musical legacy of Ustad Allauddin Khan ended with the death of her daughter Annapurna Devi, who was cremated in keeping with her father's inter-faith beliefs.
Annapurna Devi passed away at 3.51 am. The hospital officials added that she was suffering from age related issues for the past few years.
