Haryana Women and Child Development Minister, Kavita Jain on Thursday said that the schemes being launched by Union Government for welfare, protection and empowerment of Women and Children are being implemented by the State Government in an efficient manner.
Kavita Jain was addressing a conference of State Ministers of Women and Child Development organised by Union Ministry of Women and Child Development at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday.
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi was the chief guest on the occasion.
Jain said that the Women and Child Development Department along with the Police Department have launched ‘Operation Muskan’ under which the children found at railway stations, bus stands, market places, hospitals, religious places and road sides are identified and handed over to their parents or guardians.
She apprised that so far 4,314 children have been identified, out of which 3,840 have been handed over to their parents or guardians.
Jain said that ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ programme was started in Haryana itself and the State Government has made concerted efforts to make it a success.
She said that to combat the social evil of decrease in sex ration, the State Government has also started ‘Apki Beti – Hamari Beti’ scheme to change the mindset of the people towards the birth of female child.
To provide protective and safe atmosphere to the women, the State Government has also opened women police stations in all the districts. Now, the women could register their complaints regarding any type of exploitation without any hesitation, she added.