PANKHUDI portal is a single-window digital platform of the Ministry of Women and Child Development designed to enable structured and transparent participation of individuals, NGOs, Corporates and NRIs in women and child development initiatives

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has launched the PANKHUDI portal as a single-window digital platform to facilitate structured and transparent participation of individuals, NGOs, Corporates and NRIs in women and child development initiatives. The portal supports thematic areas, including nutrition, health, ECCE, child protection, and women's empowerment. As of February 3, 2026, 38 contributors have registered. **Key Points / Main Content** * **PANKHUDI Portal Overview:** * A single-window digital platform by the MWCD. * Aims to enable structured and transparent participation. * Target participants: individuals, NGOs, Corporates, and NRIs. * Focus: women and child development initiatives. * Provides end-to-end digital workflows for registration, proposal submission, and tracking of non-cash contributions. * **Thematic Focus:** * Supports priority thematic areas. * Key areas: nutrition, health, ECCE, child protection, women's empowerment. * **Alignment with Schemes:** * Aligns contributions with flagship schemes. * Includes: Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya, Mission Shakti. * Promotes convergence among government bodies and partner organisations. * **Capacity Building and Outreach:** * Undertaken capacity-building and outreach activities. * Includes training and handholding sessions for State and District functionaries. * Includes virtual meetings with State government officials. * Introduction of a module on Pankhudi in all major courses conducted by Savitri Bai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development (SPNIWCD). **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Individuals, NGOs, Corporates and NRIs** * **Impact:** Facilitated participation in women and child development initiatives. * **Action Required:** Register on the PANKHUDI portal to contribute (non-cash) and track submissions. **Stakeholder: Grassroots institutions under State and UT governments** * **Impact:** Can indicate their requirements relating to the three missions of the Ministry through the portal. * **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the portal to indicate requirements. **Stakeholder: State and District Functionaries** * **Impact:** Enhanced capacity through training and handholding sessions. * **Action Required:** Participate in training sessions and utilize the Pankhudi module.

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