Synopsis
On April 15, Union Minister Savitri Thakur highlighted the commitment of Central and state governments towards improving women and children's lives in Meghalaya, addressing flagship schemes and grassroots service delivery mechanisms.Key Takeaways
- Minister Thakur emphasizes collaboration for women and children.
- Review of flagship schemes like Poshan Abhiyan and Mission Shakti.
- Focus on grassroots service delivery and Anganwadi Centres.
- Importance of community participation and technology for monitoring.
- Commitment to Prime Minister Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat.
Shillong, April 15 (NationPress) Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur convened a series of discussions on Tuesday, emphasizing the dedication of both the Central and state governments towards collaborative governance aimed at enhancing the lives of women and children in Meghalaya, as reported by officials.
A senior official noted that to strengthen the execution of Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Programs from the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, Thakur conducted a thorough review with senior officials from the Meghalaya government’s social welfare department.
The conversations concentrated on evaluating advancements in flagship schemes such as Poshan Abhiyan, Mission Shakti, and Mission Vatsalya.
During the meeting, the Minister stressed the importance of enhancing service delivery mechanisms at the grassroots level, particularly in the operations of Anganwadi Centres, as highlighted by the official.
The review pinpointed critical areas such as the necessity for regular and high-quality supplementary nutrition under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), improving infrastructure at Anganwadi Centres to make them child and women-friendly, utilizing technology for real-time monitoring and beneficiary tracking, fostering active community involvement, and enhancing the capacity of Anganwadi workers for better service outcomes.
The Minister praised the state government’s efforts, stating, “Despite challenges in connectivity and electricity, officials are working diligently to ensure effective implementation of all schemes.”
Thakur acknowledged the hard work of the officials and urged them to continuously update data on the Poshan Tracker, since these reports assist the Ministry in responding swiftly to ground-level needs.
She further remarked: “We are devoted to realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat, and every initiative we undertake to empower women and children brings us closer to that objective.”
Moreover, a detailed review was conducted with the East Khasi Hills district administration as a part of the Minister’s visit to the northeastern region.
Attended by local MLA Ollan Singh Suin and representatives from various departments, the meeting featured comprehensive presentations on the status of development schemes and infrastructure projects within the district.
Discussions revolved around the execution of schemes pertinent to women and child development, health, education, rural development, and livelihood generation, alongside an evaluation of progress in remote and rural areas while identifying primary challenges.
Subsequently, the Union Minister of State met with Meghalaya Governor C H Vijayashankar at the Raj Bhavan. The meeting included discussions on state-led initiatives aimed at enhancing women and child welfare and promoting community-based interventions for inclusive development.
This visit reflects the Prime Minister’s vision of fortifying the northeastern region through targeted development, inclusive growth, and improved delivery of welfare schemes.
