Tag: Women and Child Development

Rajnandgaon’s Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres have made notable progress, providing free treatment and nutrient-rich care to severely malnourished children. With 484 children successfully treated in a year, coordinated efforts led by the district administration are strengthening the fight against malnutrition.

During the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan reviewed the Potth Laika nutrition initiative, conducted Annaprashan for infants, and distributed nutrition kits, appreciating the district’s community-driven outcomes in addressing malnutrition.

The Mohla–Manpur–Ambagarh Chowki District Administration’s Hamar Swasth Laika programme received state-level recognition at Rajyotsav 2025 for its effective efforts in improving child and maternal nutrition and combating malnutrition.

During the Rajyotsav celebrations in Rajnandgaon, Speaker Dr. Raman Singh visited various government stalls providing information on statewide welfare schemes, development initiatives, and citizen-centered services across multiple departments.

The Women and Child Development Department has announced a new toll-free helpline 1515 to support complaint resolution and assist eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. The department is promoting the updated helpline to ensure wider outreach and effective access to maternity benefits.

Collector Tulika Prajapati called for strict enforcement of the POSH Act to ensure safe workplaces for women and launched a strategy to declare the district child marriage-free. Panchayats with no child marriages in the past two years will be honored on October 2.

In Rajnandgaon, CEO District Panchayat Ms. Suruchi Singh directed Women & Child Development, Health, and NRLM officials to ensure no pregnant woman or malnourished child is deprived of government services. She stressed awareness campaigns, iron supplementation, and institutional deliveries while urging families to adopt nutritious diets during ongoing Poshan Maah and Healthy Woman, Empowered Family Campaign.

As part of Chhattisgarh’s 25th anniversary celebrations, the Women and Child Development Department is running cyber safety awareness programs across schools in Rajnandgaon. Police cyber experts are educating students, especially girls, about online fraud, digital traps, and safe internet practices.

The Department of Women and Child Development has initiated a special campaign to enroll new eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) by August 15. The initiative aims to extend financial support to pregnant and lactating women, especially those yet to benefit from the scheme, through direct benefit transfers.

Anganwadi centres in rural Rajnandgaon are evolving into vibrant early learning spaces, shaping the future of young children through playful education and nutritional support. Model Anganwadi Centres such as Centre No. 1 and 3 at Bhothipar Khurd and Centre No. 3 at Singhola are providing a pre-nursery-like environment where children recite rhymes, learn alphabets, and engage in activity-based learning. With colourful wall paintings, birthday calendars, and well-maintained play areas, these centres have become hubs of early childhood development. In addition to educating children, they offer hot nutritious meals for children and pregnant women, while promoting health awareness among adolescent girls. Various government schemes including the Chief Minister’s Child Reference Scheme, Maternity Benefit Schemes, and Poshan Abhiyaan are being effectively implemented under the supervision of the Department of Women and Child Development.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, expectant mothers in India are receiving timely financial incentives aimed at promoting prenatal health and child immunization. Administered through Anganwadi centers, the scheme offers ₹5,000 in two installments for the first child and a lump sum of ₹6,000 for a second daughter, helping improve maternal care and gender equity.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated a newly constructed building for the Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA) in Rajnandgaon’s Hiramoti Ward, built at a cost of ₹36.66 lakh. During the visit, the Chief Minister and Speaker Dr. Raman Singh engaged warmly with resident children, offering toys, affection, and a strong message of government commitment to child welfare.