DC reviews Implementation of ICDS, Health and Education Schemes in Udhampur

DC reviews Implementation of ICDS, Health and Education Schemes in Udhampur

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UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 06: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai conducted a comprehensive review of multiple schemes and programs, including malnourishment initiatives, being executed in the district by the ICDS, Education, and Health departments.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Ghan Sham Singh, District Programme Officer Poshan, Subash Dogra, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anil Manhas, Chief Education Officer, Geetu Bangotra, and other officials. During the discussion on ICDS services, the District Programme Officer, Poshan provided insights into various schemes and activities, with a special emphasis on enhancing the nutritional quality at all Anganwadi centers. The Program Officer for Poshan was instructed to closely monitor the quality of diets provided to children at these centers and expand the diet plans district-wide. The DC directed the ICDS department to prioritize the identification of malnourished children and take necessary corrective actions. The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the implementation of various centrally and UT sponsored health-related schemes, with a particular focus on addressing malnutrition issues among children.