ITANAGAR, Oct 15 : Arunachal Pradesh 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 their 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 here, Pul congratulated the awardees for their contributions towards delivering essential services to beneficiaries at the grassroots level.
She urged officials to work with greater dedication and commitment to effectively implement the government's vision for the welfare of women and children.
The programme, organised by the Women and Child Development Department as part of its Chintan Shivir, 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 highlighted the importance of strengthening departmental coordination and service delivery.
During the technical sessions, officials discussed nutrition interventions, early childhood care and education, child protection, maternity benefits and mechanisms to support 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, including digital monitoring of home visits, 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 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 discussed the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, SHe-Box portal and One Stop Centres.
The programme also recognised outstanding Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs), supervisors and directorate staff for their contributions to departmental programmes.
Commendation certificates were presented to officials and staff of 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 in implementing nutrition and early childhood care initiatives at the grassroots level.
The two-day Chintan Shivir concluded with a renewed emphasis on improving coordination, accountability and monitoring to strengthen welfare services across the state.
Department director Chadan Tangjang proposed the vote of thanks.

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