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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the which phase of SAMVAD (Support, Advocacy & Mental health interventions for children in Vulnerable circumstances And Distress)?
A
4th
B
1st
C
3rd
D
2nd
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Bengaluru. The Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani launched the 2nd phase of SAMVAD programme on 14 August 2021 in Bengaluru. SAMVAD stands for Support, Advocacy and Mental health interventions for children in Vulnerable circumstances and Distress.

Detailed explanation-2: -The second phase was launched on the completion of one year of programme. The programme is aimed at mental health outreach for children who are abandoned and orphaned, child survivors of trafficking, or in conflict with law.

Detailed explanation-3: -MoWCD launched the ‘Stree Manoraksha Project’ in collaboration with National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru, Karnataka with an aim to improve the mental health of women in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -As a nodal Ministry for the advancement of women and children, the Ministry formulates plans, policies and programmes; enacts/ amends legislation, guides and coordinates the efforts of both governmental and non-governmental organisations working in the field of Women and Child Development.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Scheme.

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