Why is it in the news?
→ Ministry of Women and Child Development launched PANKHUDI to integrate CSR and partnerships.
→ Aimed at transparency and outcome-oriented governance.
Category: Polity
Important Points
- Integrated single-window digital portal for CSR and partnerships in women & child development.
- Brings together individuals, NRIs, NGOs, corporates, and government agencies.
- Covers nutrition, health, ECCE, child welfare, protection, women’s safety and empowerment.
- Supports Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya, Mission Shakti. Non-cash contributions only for traceability. Expected to improve service delivery across 14+ lakh Anganwadis, ~5,000 CCIs, ~800 One Stop Centres, 500+ Shakhi Niwas, 400+ Shakti Sadan.