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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
State to administer anti-filariasis drugs to 1.27cr residents from Aug 10
Ranchi: To eliminate lymphatic filariasis from state, the department of health, medical education and family welfare will roll out the second round of Mass Drug Administration (MDA) from August 10, targeting over 1.27 crore people across 80 identified blocks in nine districts. The round of MDA will include the administration of three medicines — DEC, Albendazole, and Ivermectin. Additional chief secretary of health department, Ajoy Kumar Singh said, "Anti-filariasis medicines are not just distributed but consumed in the presence of trained health workers to ensure efficacy. Make people aware about the importance of anti-filariasis medicines to stay safe from the disease." Singh appealed to departments such as Education, ICDS, Panchayati Raj, Urban Development, PHED, and Livelihood to cooperate actively in the MDA campaign. State programme officer Dr Birendra Kumar Singh said, "Every eligible individual will be reached. The MDA hinges on detailed micro-planning, community awareness, and strong monitoring. Review meetings will be held daily at district and block levels, with a state-level assessment during the campaign to ensure proper implementation. If the community consistently takes the prescribed anti-filarial medicines annually for five years, the disease can be eliminated from the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo " Moreover, the state is also proactively implementing the STOP Diarrhoea Campaign, running from July 1 to August 14, aiming to prevent child deaths due to diarrhoea. Experts said with diarrhoea contributing to 4.1% of child mortality under the age of five in India, the state is taking comprehensive measures under the campaign.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
Two held for taking Rs 1.80 lakh bribe in Supaul
Patna: A district program officer (DPO), Shobha Sinha, and computer operator, Chandan Kumar, were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.80 lakh in Supaul district on Thursday. The arrest occurred during a surprise raid at the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) office by the Supaul SP, R S Sharath, on the direction of the DM, Sawan Kumar. The raid was initiated following complaints about officials demanding bribes from newly appointed lady supervisors (LS). The SP supervised the investigation, conducting a thorough examination of office documents, records, and transaction files. During the operation, cash amounting to Rs 1.80 lakh was recovered from the office, suspected to be bribe money.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Govt accords priority to women's safety, says Sailaja
Anantapur: Dr. Rayapati Sailaja, Chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh State Women's Commission, emphasised that ensuring the safety, protection and empowerment of women and girls was the Commission's core mission. She was speaking at a district-level awareness programme on Women's Welfare and Empowerment, organised by the Women and Child Welfare Department at SSBN Degree College, Anantapur. Dr Sailaja highlighted that the government was prioritising women's safety and that the Commission works to prevent atrocities such as child marriage, domestic violence and workplace harassment. She stated that legal awareness among citizens, especially young women, was essential for building a safer society. Addressing students, she encouraged them to become aware of their rights and use government platforms like the Shakti app to seek help when needed. 'Don't fall for false promises or get influenced by social media. Stay focused, stay empowered,' she urged. She added that incidents must not be waited upon — preventive steps are more crucial. The Commission has been conducting state-wide awareness drives, particularly in Rayalaseema, to address early marriages and harassment of minors. Dr Sailaja visited stalls set up by the ICDS department, unveiled posters on domestic violence, and stressed the need for Internal Committees in schools, colleges, and workplaces to prevent sexual harassment under the PoSH Act. She concluded by encouraging women to come forward boldly with complaints, stating that all legal support and protection will be provided. Several women also submitted petitions during the session. Officials present included Anantapur RDO Keshava Naidu, ICDS project officer Nagamani, DMHO Dr. E B Devi, CI Venkateswarlu, and NGO representatives.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Women's panel chief stresses importance of legal awareness
Nandyal: Andhra Pradesh Women's Commission chairperson Dr Rayapati Shailaja reaffirmed the state government's commitment to women's safety and empowerment during an awareness seminar at the PGRES Hall in Nandyal Collectorate on Tuesday. Highlighting the importance of laws like the POCSO Act, she emphasised the role of One-Stop Centres in supporting victims of abuse. The event, organised by district collector Rajakumari Ganiya, saw participation from officials of women and child welfare, health, and allied departments, along with college students. Dr Shailaja noted that the Women's Commission is actively raising awareness at the grassroots level, particularly among students and minors, to prevent crimes against women. She observed that Nandyal reports fewer complaints compared to other districts, with the commission taking suo motu action in serious cases. Field visits and outreach campaigns are also conducted in areas reporting harassment or exploitation, focusing on mental, physical, and emotional abuse. District collector Rajakumari Ganiya outlined the district administration's efforts to bolster support systems for women and children since Nandyal's formation as a new district. Initiatives include setting up of child care homes, District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), and One-Stop Centres. She reported a significant decline in child malnourishment due to field interventions and ongoing efforts to curb child marriages and adolescent pregnancies through inter-departmental awareness and legal enforcement. Additional SP Jawali said the police department is committed to women's safety, urging students to stay vigilant against cybercrime and utilise tools like the Shakti app. He encouraged reporting harassment through women's help desks available at all police stations. The event featured a photo exhibition by the ICDS department, showcasing government welfare initiatives. Commission members, ICDS officials, students, and representatives from related departments attended.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Anganwadi workers oppose facial recognition tech in ICDS programmes
Anganwadi workers have opposed the Union government's move to use facial recognition technology (FRT) for the implementation of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programmes in Karnataka. At a public consultation meeting organised by the Karnataka State Anganwadi Workers Union and Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti, Karnataka, on Tuesday, they alleged that the FRT would 'destroy the privacy, and personal and constitutional rights of the beneficiaries'. They claimed that due to the FRT, around two lakh beneficiaries in the State were likely to be excluded from the ICDS programmes. Anganwadi workers gathered at the event explained the problems in uploading data as well as fears of data breach. Rajavati Patil, an anganwadi worker from Aland, said that while they are expected to provide photographic evidence of beneficiaries, due to glitches in the software and internet problem, often they are shown as 'invalid', which bars them from accessing benefits. Sushila, another anganwadi worker from Udupi district, said that before distributing foodgrains, beneficiaries are asked for Aadhaar number and OTP along with their FRT photo. But people refuse to provide the OTP for fear of misuse of money in their bank account. Dipa Sinha, economist, said that while the Union government had been saying that the FRT would help prevent leakages and make the work of anganwadi workers easier, it had not served either purpose. She pointed out that the Union government was cutting funding for ICDS every year. Varalakshmi, president of the Karnataka State Anganwadi Workers Union, said the Minister of Women and Child Development of Karnataka and a team of officials have met the Union Minister for Women and Child Development five times and expressed their opposition to the FRT, but to no avail. Usha, Joint Director of Women and Child Development Department, said that the FRT was adopted to streamline the ICDS programmes and deliver the scheme directly to the beneficiaries, and 88% coverage had been achieved in the State. 'The government has not excluded any beneficiaries whose photos are not synced from the FRT. The department will provide technical training to anganwadi workers and also take steps to improve the FRT,' she added.
