Pul Calls for Stronger Implementation of Women and Child Welfare Schemes

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ITANAGAR, October 15 : Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul on Thursday called upon departmental officials and frontline workers to strengthen the implementation of welfare schemes and ensure that benefits reach women and children in the remotest parts of the State.

Addressing the concluding session of the State Poshan Award 2026-cum-Review Meeting at the D.K. Convention Centre, Itanagar, Pul congratulated the awardees for their contributions to delivering essential services at the grassroots level. She urged officials to discharge their responsibilities with greater dedication and commitment to fulfil the Government’s vision for the welfare of women and children.

The programme was organised by the Women and Child Development Department as part of its two-day Chintan Shivir, which reviewed the implementation of major centrally sponsored schemes, including Mission Vatsalya, Mission Shakti, and Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0.

Commissioner Mimum Tayeng welcomed the participants and emphasised the need for stronger departmental coordination and improved service delivery.

During the technical sessions, officials reviewed key interventions related to nutrition, early childhood care and education, child protection, maternity benefits, and support mechanisms for women facing violence and distress.

State Coordinator of the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Sunamoni Kar, conducted a training session on the latest features of the Poshan Tracker application. The session covered digital monitoring of home visits, tracking child developmental milestones, geotagging of Anganwadi Centres and beneficiary verification.

Deputy Director Machi Gao stressed the importance of regular field visits and effective supervision to improve the quality of Anganwadi services.

Mission Vatsalya State Nodal Officer Kina Takka highlighted child protection mechanisms, rehabilitation and family-based care, while Gyati Loder presented initiatives under POSHAN 2.0.

Mission Shakti State Nodal Officer Bahi Koyu briefed participants on the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, the SHe-Box portal and One Stop Centres, which provide support to women in need.

The programme also recognised the contributions of outstanding Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs), supervisors and directorate staff for their work in implementing departmental programmes.

Commendation certificates were presented to officials and staff associated with several ICDS projects, including Dirang, Mukto-Bongkhar, Kitpi, Aalo-West, Jang-Thingbu, Bomdila, Roing, Lumla-Zemithang, Namsai, Bordumsa-Diyun and Lekang.

State Poshan Award recipients and Anganwadi workers also shared their experiences and best practices in implementing nutrition and early childhood care initiatives at the grassroots level.

The two-day Chintan Shivir concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening coordination, accountability and monitoring to ensure effective delivery of welfare services across Arunachal Pradesh.

Director of the Women and Child Development Department, Chadan Tangjang, proposed the vote of thanks.