DDC Anantnag reviews functioning of ICDS sector, Calls for provisions of all basic facilities in AWCs

Anantnag, 01 April, KN: District Development Commissioner Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the functioning of ICDS department here at DC Office Anantnag.

At the outset, the Deputy Director ICDS, Bilqees Jan briefed the Chair about the administrative and functional set up of the department in the district. She also presented an overview of various initiatives taken for smooth implementation of departmental Schemes besides the achievements made so far.

The DDC called for holistic implementation of PMMVY, Poshan Abhiyan, BBBP, SAG, MSK, OSC, Ladli Beti and other schemes in tune with the local set up. He directed the officers to conduct regular field visits to ensure universal penetration of child nutrition and women welfare schemes.

“A full time helpline and dedicated movement should be started to take up all issues related to women in the district”, he added.

Dr. Singla also directed to carry out IEC and mass awareness activities to ensure no eligible person is left out from the ambit of schemes.

Highighting importance of good quality facilities in AWCs, he asked the officers to operate the Centres from well maintained buildings with proper drinking water and other basic utilities. Besides, the meeting was attended by CPO, ACD, EXEN PHE, DPO, AD Planning, CDPOs, officials of OSC and other concerned officers.(KN)