WOMEN FIRST? NOT QUITE
Minister for Women & Child Development
Work style Scientific and ideasdriven. Very active on social media, replies to almost all mails herself
Pet project
Set up 182 one-stop centres for women in distress In the eye of the storm For suggesting “energydense, factory-made’ meals be given at anganwadis which could be taken home and eaten. Others wanted to food made from local ingredients and prepared by self-help groups PROMISE & DELIVERY STATUS OF COMMITMENTS MADE IN 2014 BJP MANIFESTO
FULFILLED
PROMISE To improve status of women and children through Beti Bachao, Beti Padao Scheme
STATUS Launched in 2015, scheme a huge success. Expanded by PM to include over 640 districts this March
ON COURSE
PROMISE Alter law to deter crimes against women and children STATUS Amendment to the Juvenile Justice Act in 2015, providing stronger provisions for care and protection; juveniles above 16 to be tried as adults in rape and murder cases PROMISE To end malnourishment among children
STATUS National Nutrition Mission (NNM) in 2017 with a three-year budget of Rs 9,046 crore to give children a better chance at eating well and getting access to healthy, nourishing meals
AVERAGE
PROMISE To make women ‘nation builders’ and ensure dignity of women STATUS Crime against women and children is on the rise, as supported by data from the National Crimes Records Bureau
NO ACTION
PROMISE 33% reservation for women in parliamentary and state assemblies through a constitutional amendment