**Executive Summary**
The Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, inaugurated the renovated Hostel Building at Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development (SPNIWCD) on February 26, 2026. The Minister also inaugurated a Five-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Research Methodology from February 26th to March 2nd, 2026, organized by the Institute in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Renovated Hostel Building Inauguration:**
* The Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, inaugurated the renovated Hostel Building at SPNIWCD.
* **Interaction with Parents and Children:**
* The Minister, along with other officials, interacted with parents attending the Child Guidance Centre (CGC) and Adolescent Guidance Service Centre (AGSC) to gather feedback on the services provided.
* The Minister met with children with physical disabilities availing the services of CGC and AGSC.
* The Ministry has reduced the waiting period for assessment of children at the Centres to immediate appointments.
* The Ministry is implementing initiatives to improve the functioning of the Centers and strengthen services.
* **Five-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP):**
* A Five-Day FDP on Research Methodology was inaugurated, held from February 26th to March 2nd, 2026.
* The FDP aims to strengthen Institutional Research Capacity and enhance evidence-based policy engagement in women and child development.
**Impact Analysis**
**Parents attending CGC and AGSC**
* **Impact:** Their concerns were acknowledged and they were given an opportunity to share their feedback.
* **Action Required:** To continue interacting and sharing feedback with the centre.
**Faculty of the Institute**
* **Impact:** The FDP is intended to enhance their research capabilities and policy engagement skills.
* **Action Required:** To actively participate in the FDP and regularly upgrade knowledge and skills.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Women and Child Development: Central ministry responsible for the development of women and children; directly involved in the events described.
Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development (SPNIWCD): Autonomous organization under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, site of the hostel renovation and faculty development program.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Smt. Annpurna Devi inaugurates renovated
Hostel Building at Savitribai Phule National
Institute of Women and Child Development
Union WCD Minister interacts with parents and children;
Inaugurates Five-Day Faculty Development Programme
Posted On: 27 FEB 2026 6:49PM by PIB Delhi
The Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, inaugurated the renovated
Hostel Building yesterday ( 26 February 2026) at Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and
Child Development (SPNIWCD), an autonomous organization under the aegis of the Ministry of
Women and Child Development, Government of India.
On the occasion, there was an interaction of the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt.
Annpurna Devi, Minister of State, Smt. Savitri Thakur and Secretary, MWCD with the parents
attending the Child Guidance Centre and the Adolescent Guidance Service Centre of the Institute to
seek feedback on their experiences with the services offered and the suggestions for improvement.
The Minister also met children with physical disabilities who are availing the services of CGC and
AGSC and interacted personally with their parents and encouraged them.
Shri Valeti Premchand, Additional Secretary and Director (SPNIWCD), apprised the august gathering
regarding Ministry’s interventions for considerably reducing the long waiting period of about six
months at the Centres to now getting immediate appointments for assessment of children as per theconvenience of parents. He encouraged the parents to interact and share their feedback and
suggestions.
Additional Secretary and Director (SPNIWCD) informed that their suggestions have been noted and
assured parents that appropriate action would be taken on the relevant matters.
The interactive session was acknowledged by the parents as it gave them an opportunity to share their
concerns and expressed happiness for the Governmental support. Parents also expressed happiness
that the sessions were conducted regularly and in a timely manner at the Centres.Gratitude was
expressed for the guidance and support extended by the professionals at SPNIWCD .
Further, in her address to the parents, the Minister apprised regarding the initiatives of the Ministry in
the recent past for improving the functioning of the Centers and assured to continue the initiatives for
strengthening the services. The Minister encouraged the parents to invest in their children by giving
time. She mentioned that children are precious and form the foundation of India’s future. The Minister
reinforced that efforts would be made to ensure that they receive equal rights and opportunities,
particularly within the school system.
Minister also inaugurated a Five-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Research Methodology
from 26th February to 2nd March 2026 organized by the Institute in collaboration with Indian Council of
Social Science Research (ICSSR). The programme was conceptualized as a strategic academic initiative
aimed at strengthening Institutional Research Capacity and enhancing evidence-based policy engagement
in the domain of women and child development. She interacted with the Faculty of the Institute and
motivated them for regularly upgrading their knowledge and skills through such initiatives. Theknowledge gained will help align academic training with contemporary research standards and policy
needs, thereby enhancing the Institute’s role as a premier National Institute in the field of Women and
Child Development.
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