(a) whether the Government is in the process of formulating a National plan for better implementation of all the Central and State policies and programmes for women and children;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the fresh steps taken by the Government for better implementation of all the central schemes for women and children?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
(a) to (c): Review of policy & scheme is a continuous process and based on learnings, outcomes, suggestions and proposals, Government takes appropriate action from time to time.
For better implementation and proper monitoring, presently in the XVth Finance Commission Cycle, all the schemes of the Ministry have been clubbed together into three verticals, viz. (1) Mission Shakti, for safety, protection and empowerment of women; (2) Mission Vatsalya, for protection and welfare of children; and (3) Mission Poshan 2.0 for improving nutrition indicators in the country with enhanced outlay of Rs.20,989 crores in Mission Shakti, Rs.10,916 crores in Mission Vatsalya and Rs.1,02,031 crores in Mission Poshan 2.0.
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