Ministry of Women and Child Development

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MWCDWomen and Child Development Ministry

Nodal ministry responsible for women's empowerment, child development, nutrition, and the ICDS programme.

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8

Schemes Managed

₹32,000 crore

Annual Budget

10 crore+

Beneficiaries

18

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8

Schemes Managed

₹32,000 crore

Annual Budget

10 crore+

Beneficiaries

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