(a) whether the task force on women and children under the Chairmanship of Shri K.C. Pant in its report submitted in April 2002, has recommended the setting up of an inter- Ministerial standing committee in the Department of Women and Child Development;
(b) if so, the details in this regard;
(c) whether the standing committee has already been set up;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the time by which it is likely to be set up?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI JAS KAUR MEENA)
(a),(b),(c),(d)&(e) The Task Force on Women and Children
was of the view that the terms of reference assigned to it
involved constant consideration and monitoring. The Task
Force suggested constitution of an inter-ministerial
committee with the Department of Women and Child
Development. The programmes for women and children
administered by various Ministries and Departments are
periodically reviewed by Secretary, Department of Women and
Child Development in an inter-departmental meeting. This
mechanism would be used effectively to follow up the
recommendations of the Task Force as well as all matters
relating to women and child development.