Understanding the UGC Gender Champions Initiative

The University Grants Commission (UGC) runs the ‘Gender Champions’ initiative to promote gender equality and awareness in higher educational institutions.

Identifying Supporting Ministries

This initiative receives support from key government ministries focused on education and social welfare. Based on the context, the relevant ministries are:

• Ministry of Women and Child Development: This ministry is primarily concerned with issues of gender equality, women's empowerment, and child welfare, making it a natural supporter of initiatives promoting gender sensitivity.
• Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education): As the apex body overseeing education in India, including higher education through UGC, this ministry's support is crucial for implementing such initiatives across educational institutions.

Therefore, the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of Human Resource Development are the supporting ministries for the UGC’s ‘Gender Champions’ initiative.