NEW DELHI, Jun 21: In a proud moment for the state of Arunachal Pradesh, the Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign and Chief Minister’s Free Cancer Chemotherapy Scheme bagged the ‘SKOCH-Order-of Merit’ Award at the 52nd SKOCH summit held at Constitution Club of India, here today. The award given in recognition of the services provided to the people in the country was received by  Special Secretary Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Tapasya Raghav, NHM nodal officer, Dr. Dimong Padung, and State nodal officer Cancer Control Programme Dr. S Tsering on behalf of the Health department.   

Skoch Group is a think tank dealing with socio-economic issues with a focus on inclusive growth since 1997.  It is also known for instituting India’s highest independent civilian honours in the field of governance, finance, technology, economics and social sector.

Dr. Raghav who has been proactive in insuring full coverage under MRV campaign had initiated adoption of all round measures against any dropouts both in children and pregnant women.  Mission mode oriented in approach, the MRV team under Dr. Raghav charted a list of preparatory activities where in the campaign was…