Tag: Women and Child Development

A review meeting on malnutrition in Rajnandgaon took an emotional turn as Collector Jitendra Yadav, moved by the situation revealed during discussions, decided to personally take responsibility for the treatment and care of two severely malnourished children.

Under the ‘Poth Laika’ initiative in Rajnandgaon, twin children overcame malnutrition through proper nutrition, regular check-ups, and parental awareness, emerging as a model success story.

Congress spokesperson Rupesh Dubey has accused the Chhattisgarh government of administrative failures and protecting illegal activities across departments, alleging irregular appointments, excise violations, and selective action against illegal transport in Rajnandgaon.

Emphasising the need for social awareness and active public participation, Collector Jitendra Yadav addressed a district-level orientation workshop under the “Child Marriage Free Chhattisgarh” campaign, calling for collective efforts to eliminate child marriage and malnutrition from society.

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.