NIPCCD Renamed as Savitribai Phule Women and Child Institute
Why in the news
The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has been given a new name, Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development. A new regional centre at Ranchi is also slated to open.
Key facts
- Renamed institute: Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development.
- Earlier name: National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD).
- New Regional Centre: to be inaugurated at Ranchi.
- Purpose of the Ranchi centre: stronger grassroots implementation of women and child welfare schemes across Eastern India.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Old name | National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development |
| New name | Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development |
| New regional centre | Ranchi |
| Focus area | Women and child welfare |
About the change
The new name signals a sharper emphasis on women and child welfare work, and it honours the contribution of women. The institute is being widened through regional presence so that scheme delivery reaches the ground level, especially in the eastern states.
Exam angle
- Renamed institutions and their old names are a favourite static-linked question; remember both full forms.
- Note the location of the new regional centre: Ranchi.
- Link it with women and child welfare policy topics in General Awareness papers.