New Delhi, July 2 -- The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has officially been renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development, reflecting its evolving role and greater focus on region-specific, mission-driven support for the development of women and children across India on Wednesday, according to the official statement.

This transformation has taken place under the leadership of Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi.

In a significant move aimed at strengthening outreach and regional capacity-building, a new Regional Centre in Ranchi, Jharkhand, is to be inaugurated on 4 July 2025.

This Centre will address the specialised training and resea...