The Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) was launched in 2010 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) to cater to the nutritional and developmental requirements of out-of-school girls between the ages of 11–14 years. The scheme was launched with the aim of enhancing their health and nutritional levels, encouraging them to resume formal schooling and imparting life skills training.
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), previously called the Conditional Maternity Benefit (CMB)- the Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana, was implemented by the Government of India on 1st January 2017. It was first launched in 2010 and renamed in 2017. It is a centrally sponsored scheme executed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, outlined to provide maternity benefits to support pregnant women and lactating mothers.
India's journey towards inclusive development has consistently recognized the vital role women play in the social, economic, and cultural fabric of the nation. As part of this broader commitment, the Government of India launched Mission Shakti, a comprehensive initiative under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
Men face GBV in multiple ways, such as physical abuse, psychological aggression, sexual
assault, and economic control. The misconception that men are always the aggressors and never the victims contribute to the silence surrounding their experiences. From intimate relationships to workplace harassment and even institutional abuse, men are subjected to violence that can leave lasting scars, both physically and emotionally.
India's family planning programme, one of the oldest in the world, has seen considerable evolution. Yet, national progress masks deep regional inequalities.
In India, consent is typically interpreted as the absence of "no" rather than the presence of "yes” (RAINN, n.d.). Publicly available songs and films cater to this type of narration primarily. Smiling, maintaining eye contact, and nodding were among the few gestures that indicated the parameter by the female. As mentioned, chatting with someone is also seen as being interesting. One-sided narration and assumption generally fueled the conversation beyond friendship, which led to sharing private information with the behind-the-screen individual.
Gender in India isn’t just about men and women—it intersects with caste, class, and regional identities, making the journey toward equality complex yet essential. From legal reforms to shifting cultural mindsets, younger generations are questioning the norms they’ve inherited, pushing for a more egalitarian future.