KOPPAL
Koppal Deputy Commissioner Dr. Suresh B. Itnal directed officials to expedite the construction of all pending Anganwadi buildings and implement aggressive measures to eradicate child malnutrition across the district.
Presiding over a coordination committee meeting at the District Collector’s office, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed key welfare initiatives run by the Women and Child Development Department.
Dr. Itnal warned that monthly performance reviews will track progress, and negligent staff members will face strict disciplinary action. He stressed that Anganwadi workers and field supervisors must proactively convince reluctant parents to send malnourished children to rehabilitation centers.
The meeting also reviewed major social welfare programs, including Grihalakshmi, Mission Shakti, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and the Sakhi One Stop Centre. Department heads, police representatives, and UNICEF coordinators attended the review session, pledging complete cooperation to ensure government benefits reach all eligible women and children seamlessly.
Key directives and decisions:
- Building Completion: Pending construction works for 1,960 Anganwadi centers under NREGA must be finished quickly for immediate inauguration.
- Malnutrition Action: Severely malnourished children must be identified and mandatorily admitted to Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres for tailored care.
- Dietary Enhancements: Home science experts will review child meal plans to increase protein, essential grains, and daily nutrient intake.
- Essential Supplies: District Legal Services Authority Member Secretary Mahantesh S. Dargada ordered uninterrupted distribution of milk powder and eggs to children.