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Hans India
14 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
Anganwadis across state to get nutritional boost with seed kits
Hyderabad: The Anganwadis will now be given seed kits under the program 'Poshan Vatika' which contains spinach (palakura), Amaranthus (thotakura), Fenugreek (menthem kura), tomato, Brinjal and ladies finger. The Anganwadis will grow them in the centres and provide nutritious food to the beneficiaries. According to the officials, this is under the program of 'Poshan Vatika' (Nutri Gardens) started by the government of India. These gardens are part of the larger Poshan Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) in India, aiming to improve nutritional outcomes, particularly for children, adolescents, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. The official said that the key plank of the goal is to enable the right kind of nourishment are the Poshan Vatikas or Nutri-gardens that are being set up across the country to provide easy and affordable access to fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants and herbs. The idea is simple – to provide a fresh and regular supply of locally produced fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants to women and children straight from a nutri-garden at or near an Anganwadi centre. Officials said that Poshan Vatikas can play an important role in enhancing dietary diversity by providing key micronutrients through local fruits and vegetables. Poshan Vatikas are a good example of convergent action on-ground. By providing access to fresh, locally grown produce, Poshan Vatikas contribute to improved nutrition and reduce reliance on external food sources. According to a senior official, to begin with, seed kits will be given to 4,500 Anganwadi centres in the state. There are over 35,000 Anganwadi centres in Telangana. These are part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program and provide various services to women and children. The children in rural areas are often suffering due to malnutrition and the government has already taken steps to overcome this problem. The government is taking the support of the NGOs in spreading the awareness among the rural masses about nutritious food, the official informed. In the Anganwadi centres where there is no scope for growing the crops in the urban areas like Hyderabad, the mobile Anganwadis services will be started and these mobile Anganwadis will provide nutritious food twice in a week. The state government has already announced the bringing of the 'Telangana Nutrition Plan'. Telangana is the only state which provides 200 ml of milk, peanuts, millet pattis, egg biryani twice a week, the official added.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Ignite Cell inaugurated
Vijayawada: As part of the Swarnandhra @ 2047 Vision Plan, the Ignite Cell was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Collectorate premises by Joint Collector S Ilakkiya. This initiative falls under the purview of the District Women and Child Welfare Department. During the event, officials detailed the various services being provided through Anganwadi Centres. They elaborated on programmes such as pre-school education, Baal Alert, Baal Sanjeevani Kit, growth monitoring, provision of eggs and milk, take home ration (THR), and Poshan Vatika. Furthermore, explanations were provided regarding the services offered by the One Stop Centre, adoption procedures, the Child Helpline number, and the programmes conducted by the District Child Protection Unit. CDPOs Bhanumathi and Jyothsna, DCPO M Rajeshwara Rao, Durga Bhavani, Johnson, Kiran Kumar, and other officials were present.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Defunct state women commission a concern in J'khand: Union min
M inistry of women and child development minister and Koderma MP Annapurna Devi talks to Kritika Tiwary on her agenda and ongoing efforts to uplift women and children nationwide. Excerpts: How many women and child development projects are currently active in Jharkhand? At present, there are over 37,815 anganwadi centres in the state. Of them, more than 16,700 centres have been approved under the Saksham Anganwadi initiative, which includes facilities like clean drinking water with RO systems, LED lights, Poshan Vatika (nutrition gardens), and water harvesting structures. These upgrades aim to provide a healthier environment to children and mothers. How effective is the women and child related schemes in the state? Twenty four districts have active 'One Stop Centres', and approval has been granted for 11 more in large or underserved districts. These centres support women in distress. Women can call the 181 Women Helpline. Upon receiving the call, the team tracks the location and immediately dispatches support. We also have counsellors and legal aid (DLSA) tied up with every centre. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Every district has a dedicated women empowerment hub. Are there specific projects for children in need of protection? Yes, there are over 50 Child Care Institutions (CCIs) in the state that cater to both CNCP (children in need of care and protection) and CCL (children in conflict with law). Separate facilities exist for boys and girls, and we also coordinate with Childline 1098. What financial schemes are provided under the PMMVY in state? Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, the state has provided benefits to approximately 9.3 lakh women. For the first child, mothers receive Rs 5,000, and for the second child (if a girl), they receive Rs 6,000. In the last financial year alone, Rs 421 crore was disbursed directly to beneficiaries. Beneficiaries can now self-register digitally for schemes. Are any new infrastructure projects sanctioned recently? Seven new working women hostels have been sanctioned in Jharkhand. We've also approved Palna-cum-creche facilities at anganwadi centres. Has the Centre assessed Jharkhand's performance? Yes. Performance varies across schemes. States like Haryana (Palna), Tamil Nadu (hostels), and Gujarat (nutrition) are doing well in respective areas. In Jharkhand, despite progress, the absence of a state women's commission for the past 6 years is a concern.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Defunct state women commission a concern in Jharkhand: Union min
1 2 3 Ministry of women and child development minister and Koderma MP Annpurna Devi talks to Kritika Tiwary on her agenda and ongoing efforts to uplift women and children nationwide. Excerpts: Q. How many women and child development projects are currently active in Jharkhand? At present, there are over 37,815 anganwadi centres operational across the state. Among them, more than 16,700 centres have been approved under the Saksham Anganwadi initiative, which includes facilities like clean drinking water with RO systems, LED lighting, Poshan Vatika (nutrition gardens), and water harvesting structures. These upgrades aim to provide a healthier environment to children and mothers. Q. How effective is the women and child related schemes in the state? Twenty four districts have active 'One Stop Centres', and approval has been granted for 11 more in large or underserved districts. These centres support women in distress by offering immediate rescue, legal assistance, medical aid, police intervention, counselling, and temporary shelter for up to 25 days. Women can call the 181 Women Helpline. Upon receiving the call, the team tracks the location and immediately dispatches support. Based on the need whether legal help, police support, or medical attention the necessary services are provided. We also have counsellors and legal aid (DLSA) tied up with every OSC. Every district has a dedicated women empowerment hub, which serves as a convergence point for all Central and state schemes such as Mission Shakti, PMMVY, and Saksham Anganwadi. Q. Are there specific projects for children in need of protection? Yes, there are over 50 Child Care Institutions (CCIs) in the state that cater to both CNCP (Children in Need of Care and Protection) and CCL (Children in Conflict with Law). Separate facilities exist for boys and girls, and we also coordinate with Childline 1098, which is active even at railway stations and remote pockets to rescue and assist vulnerable children. Q. What financial schemes are provided under the PMMVY in state? Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), the state has provided benefits to approximately 9.3 lakh women. For the first child, mothers receive Rs 5,000, and for the second child (if a girl), they receive Rs 6,000. In the last financial year alone, Rs 421 crore was disbursed directly to beneficiaries. Beneficiaries can now self-register digitally through mobile-based platforms for schemes like PMMVY, Poshan Tracker, etc. Currently, around 31 lakh beneficiaries are connected digitally under various nutrition and maternal health schemes in state. Q. Are any new infrastructure projects sanctioned recently? Seven new working women hostels have been sanctioned in Jharkhand with a total cost of Rs 167 crore, offering safe accommodation to employed women. We've also approved Palna-cum-creche facilities at anganwadi centres to support working mothers. We've ensured district-level outreach for both women and children in need. Q. Has the Centre assessed Jharkhand's performance? Yes. Performance varies across schemes. States like Haryana (Palna), Tamil Nadu (hostels), and Gujarat (nutrition) are doing well in respective areas. In Jharkhand, despite progress, the absence of a state women's commission for the past 6 years is a concern. The Centre is ready to provide all support, but the state must strengthen implementation, especially in Saksham Anganwadi rollouts, which are still lagging.
