Technology-led initiatives empower women and children, strengthening access to rights and services
Over the past decade, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) has leveraged technology to democratize access to rights, services, protection, and opportunities for women and children. Initiatives like Saksham Anganwadi, Poshan Tracker, SHe-Box portal, Mission Shakti dashboard, and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) have integrated digital tools for efficient service delivery, real-time monitoring, and transparency. These efforts have yielded tangible outcomes, including an improved Sex Ratio at Birth and a decline in Maternal Mortality Rate, showcasing how governance combined with technology can achieve social transformation and empower vulnerable populations.
Key Points
- The MoWCD has significantly integrated technology into its programs to enhance access to services for women and children.
- Initiatives like Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan Tracker ensure efficient delivery of nutrition, healthcare, and education services at the last mile.
- Technology-led platforms such as SHe-Box and Mission Shakti provide safety and support, enabling online redressal and integrated assistance for women in distress.
- The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) utilizes a fully digital, Aadhaar-based system for maternal welfare benefits, promoting transparency.
- These efforts have resulted in positive outcomes like an improved Sex Ratio at Birth and reduced Maternal Mortality Rate, demonstrating effective social justice implementation.
Exam Facts
- Saksham Anganwadi initiative: modernizes over 2 lakh Anganwadi centres.
- Poshan Tracker: registers over 10.14 crore beneficiaries; recognized with PM's Award for Excellence in Public Administration (2025).
- SHe-Box portal: for complaints under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
- Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY): provides ₹5,000 for first child, ₹6,000 for second girl child under Mission Shakti.
- Sex Ratio at Birth increased from 918 (2014-15) to 930 (2023-24).
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