For smooth and better implementation of ‘Mata Tripta Mahila Yojana’ aimed at empowering women-headed households, Punjab Government has constituted a ‘Consultative Group of Ministers’ (CGM).
“The State Government has formed the ‘Consultative Group of Ministers’, under the chairpersonship of the State Social Security.
Women and Child Development Minister Aruna Chaudhary,” said an official spokesperson on Thursday, apprising about the development.
He said that the group would comprise the Finance Minister, Local Government Minister, Rural Development and Panchayats Minister, Cooperation Minister, Education Minister, Technical Education Minister.
Social Justice Empowerment and Minorities Minister, Health and Family Welfare Minister, Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary to Chief Minister as members, while Principal Secretary.
Social Security, Women and Child Development would be the Member Secretary of the CGM.
Spokesperson said that the Punjab Government is committed to ensure protection of the rights of women-headed households and to provide equal opportunities to enable their full and effective participation and inclusion in society through several ongoing and new initiatives and programs.