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PANKHUDI Portal

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Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the PANKHUDI Portal to enhance collaboration and transparency in initiatives related to women and child development across India.

About the PANKHUDI Portal

The PANKHUDI Portal is an integrated digital platform developed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It has been designed to facilitate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships and coordinated stakeholder participation in a structured and transparent manner.

Objective of the Portal

The primary objective of the portal is to strengthen coordination, ensure transparency, and promote structured participation of various stakeholders in programmes aimed at the welfare, protection, and empowerment of women and children.

Key Features of the PANKHUDI Portal

Single-Window Digital Platform

The portal functions as a single-window digital interface for multiple stakeholders, including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), CSR contributors, corporate entities, and government agencies.

Key Thematic Areas Covered

The portal focuses on priority areas such as:

  • Nutrition and health,

  • Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE),

  • Child welfare, protection, and rehabilitation, and

  • Women’s safety and empowerment.

Support to Flagship Government Missions

The PANKHUDI Portal supports the effective implementation of major flagship missions, including:

  • Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0,

  • Mission Vatsalya, and

  • Mission Shakti.

Transparency and Accountability

Registered contributors can identify projects, submit proposals, and track the progress of their contributions through clearly defined approval workflows, ensuring high transparency and accountability.

Non-Cash Financial Transactions

All contributions made through the portal are accepted only through non-cash modes, ensuring financial traceability, compliance, and integrity.

Significance of the PANKHUDI Portal

The PANKHUDI Portal marks an important step towards digital governance and collaborative development. By integrating CSR efforts with government programmes, it promotes inclusive, outcome-oriented, and accountable development for women and children across the country.

Conclusion

The PANKHUDI Portal strengthens public–private collaboration by providing a transparent, digital, and structured framework for supporting women and child development initiatives. It is expected to improve the efficiency, reach, and impact of welfare programmes, particularly at the grassroots level.


 


 

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