Union Health Minister addresses Gender Discrimination in India
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, chaired the 29th meeting of the Central Supervisory Board (CSB). The central focus of the meeting was the concerning decline in the Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) in the country, highlighting the ongoing battle against sex-based discrimination and its consequences, including sex selection and pre-birth elimination.
International Gender Conference in New Delhi Highlights Role of Women’s Empowerment in Agri-Food Systems
During this conference, the global experts and researchers have concluded that strengthening women’s empowerment and leadership within agri-food systems is paramount for enhancing agricultural productivity, food security, nutrition, and climate change resilience.