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Download Solution PDFWhen did the Government of India establish the independent Ministry for 'Women and Child Development'?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 2006.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, came into existence as a separate Ministry with effect from 30 January 2006.
- It is the nodal Ministry for all matters relating to women and children.
- The Department of Women and Child Development was set up in 1985 under the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
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