A New Era for Women and Child Development in Ranchi
The Ministry of Women and Child Development took a landmark step by launching a new Regional Centre of the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development (SPNIWCD) in Ranchi. This centre, formerly known as NIPCCD, aims to strengthen grassroots training and research across eastern India.
Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi led the inauguration, supported by dignitaries from central and state governments. Notably, the new identity of the institute, renamed after Savitribai Phule, symbolizes its fresh focus on inclusive development.
Empowering Villages, Strengthening Families
Minister Annpurna Devi emphasized the vision behind the project. She noted that empowered women build stronger families and nurtured children shape safer societies. With this centre, thousands of trainers and researchers will soon spread this message to every village and hamlet.
The Ranchi centre has been carefully planned to address the specific training needs of Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal. Earlier, stakeholders in these states had to rely on centres in Lucknow or Guwahati, which often delayed capacity-building efforts.
Now, by bringing training closer to the ground, the centre fills a crucial gap in last-mile delivery.
Fueling Flagship Government Missions
The new regional facility will power three major national missions:
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Mission Shakti – Safety and empowerment of women
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Mission Vatsalya – Child welfare and protection
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Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 – Nutrition and early learning
Training programs will be localized to reflect regional realities, making interventions more effective and sustainable.
New Courses, Stronger Workforce
An important feature of the centre is the launch of an Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling. The updated modules for Anganwadi and frontline workers will directly improve service quality and job readiness.
These offerings will also boost employment, especially for women in rural areas.
A Celebration of Vision and Inclusion
The event included plaque unveiling, a lamp-lighting ceremony, and personal stories from trainee girls. Certificates were awarded to successful candidates. The Ministry also released short films on nutrition practices and flagship schemes. A newly designed logo for SPNIWCD was introduced, symbolizing its renewed mission.
During the ceremony, Smt. Savitri Thakur, MoS for Women and Child Development, called the centre a tribute to Savitribai Phule’s vision. She said it will serve as a hub for policy, research, and training.
Meanwhile, Shri Sanjay Seth, MoS for Defence, stressed that well-trained field workers form the backbone of delivery systems. He added that strong systems begin with empowered people.
Filling a Long-standing Gap
Previously, access to training in eastern India was limited. With the launch of the Ranchi centre, institutional support is now closer to the communities that need it most.
In fact, this is part of a wider transformation led by Smt. Annpurna Devi. It includes the renaming of NIPCCD to SPNIWCD, aligning the brand with a stronger commitment to women-centric, mission-driven goals.
National Expansion with Local Impact
SPNIWCD already operates in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore, Mohali, and Lucknow. The Ranchi centre will significantly expand its training impact in eastern India.
Each year, the institute trains over 1,000 professionals across India. With the Ranchi centre, that number is expected to rise—particularly among workers in Anganwadis, nutrition, and child protection programs.
Driving Inclusive Growth, One Centre at a Time
The launch of SPNIWCD’s Ranchi centre reflects India’s growing commitment to inclusive development. Through regional training, real-world support, and smarter delivery models, the government continues to invest in people, especially women and children, at the heart of its development goals.