1.#Frisday 21, Aug 2026, 4154 8:00. / 1#Ministry of Women and Child Development: Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi Chairs Review Meeting of Ministry of Women and Child Development Schemes in West Bengal at Kolkata -Posted On: 20 AUG 2026 8:10PM by PIB Delhi.'/

Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi 

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1#Ministry of Women and Child Development: Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi Chairs Review Meeting of Ministry of Women and Child Development Schemes in West Bengal at Kolkata -Posted On: 20 AUG 2026 8:10PM by PIB Delhi./

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Union Minister calls for closer coordination between the Centre and the State to ensure that every eligible woman and child in West Bengal receives benefits of Central schemes

Review should translate into action, action into outcome and outcome into transformation: Smt. Annpurna Devi

Posted On: 20 AUG 2026 8:10PM by PIB Delhi

Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi today chaired a review meeting at Kolkata of the  schemes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development being implemented in West Bengal. Union Minister of State  of Women & Child Development, Smt Savitri Thakur, Smt. Malati Rava Roy, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Government of West Bengal and  Shri Anil Malik, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt of India also graced the occasion. Senior Officers from the Union Ministry of WCD and the Women & Child Development &  Social Welfare Department and the Health and Family Welfare Department of the Government of West Bengal were present.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi said that to realize  the vision of the Prime Minister of women led development and a Viksit Bharat ,co-ordinated action was necessary. She said that review should translate into action ,action into outcome and outcome into transformation. She emphasised on time bound implementation of schemes at the ground level, transparency and real time monitoring of schemes so that they could reach the intended beneficiaries.

The Union Minister thanked the officers of the State Government for their participation and expressed confidence that, with better coordination and a shared commitment, West Bengal will be able to deliver the full benefits of these schemes to its women and children.

The meeting reviewed the progress of the schemes under Mission Shakti, Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 and Mission Vatsalya in West Bengal. Effective  use of digital platforms such as the Poshan Tracker, the PMMVY portal etc was also discussed.

The Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for the Ministry of Women and Child Development is scheduled to meet tomorrow at Kolkata. The meeting will be chaired by Smt. Annpurna Devi, Union Minister of Women and Child Development  and attended by Smt. Savitri Thakur, Minister of State, along with members of Parliament.

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2.##Ministry of Communications: Digital BRICS Forum and Expo held at Pune; Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed the delegations: Posted On: 20 AUG 2026 9:42PM by PIB Delh.//

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Union Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani Leads High-Level Ministerial Fireside Chat

Ministerial Fireside Chat Focuses on Theme: “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future”

Posted On: 20 AUG 2026 9:42PM by PIB Delhi

Ministerial Delegations of BRICS member countries arrived at Pune today to participate in the 12th BRICS Communications ministers meeting. During the day, the Digital BRICS Forum and Expo was held today at Pune, bringing together government, industry, academia, startups and research institutions from across BRICS member countries. The Forum, institutionalised at the 7th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting hosted by India in 2021, is the multi-stakeholder platform of the BRICS ICT Track. A cultural programme and dinner was hosted by India for the visiting delegations. Welcoming the delegations, Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia said that, “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to this special evening of culture and fellowship. On behalf of the Government and the people of India, I extend our warmest greetings and heartfelt hospitality to all our distinguished guests. Over the past few days, Pune has become a meeting place not merely of governments, but of ideas, innovation and shared aspirations. Through the BRICS ICT Working Group, the Digital Public Infrastructure Focus Group, the Institute of Future Networks, the Digital BRICS Task Force and the Digital BRICS Forum, our experts and policymakers have explored ways to build digital ecosystems that are inclusive, secure and resilient.”

Two thematic panel discussions were held during the day. The first, on Cybersecurity and Trustworthy ICTs including Child Online Protection, addressed the security and trust dimension of digital transformation, an area in which BRICS Ministers have consistently emphasised the need for a balanced and holistic approach that advances digital development alongside safeguards for privacy, public interest and the protection of vulnerable users. The second, on Sustainable and Resilient Digital and ICT Ecosystems, addressed universal, meaningful and affordable connectivity, energy-efficient and climate-resilient infrastructure, and the role of emerging approaches including satellite and non-terrestrial systems.

Highlighting the significance of sustainable digital ecosystems during the thematic panel, Union Minister of State for Communications stated, “For decades, the story of infrastructure was told in roads, ports and power grids. Today, India offers the world a different story. This is the story of digital identity, banking, payments, documents, consented data and sector-specific networks at population scale.”

He also added, “What makes India's model internationally important is the real innovation is not in any individual app. It is the architectural philosophy that is open, interoperable and at scale. Instead of the government trying to build every consumer application, government and its public institutions establish a foundational infrastructure.”

Speaking on the Thematic Panel Discussion on Cybersecurity and Trustworthy ICTs, including Child Online Protection, Shri Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications emphasized that digital enablement and safety must be pursued simultaneously, stating that safety and trust, alongside the protection of children, should be embedded by design rather than addressed as an afterthought.

To secure the digital landscape, the Secretary outlined three key pillars. First, creation of digital public infrastructure that is safe by design. Second, obligations under law for those delivering digital content or collecting digital personal data to do so in a safe and trustworthy manner. Third, empowerment of individuals by law and born-digital mechanisms to secure their rights and effective redress of their grievances.

Thereafter, BRICS Communications Ministers joined a Ministerial Fireside Chat on the theme of the ICT Track under India’s Chairship, “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future”.

Senior officials visited the Digital BRICS Forum Expo, which showcases innovation from Indian and BRICS startups, industry and academic institutions.

The delegations were hosted at a cultural programme and dinner in the evening, presenting the cultural traditions of Maharashtra and of India.

The 12th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting will be held tomorrow, 21st August 2026.

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