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Savitri chairs meeting with Meghalaya officials on Women and Child development

Shillong, Apr 15 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, on Tuesday chaired a meeting with government officials to review the progress on ongoing centrally-sponsored schemes and programmes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development projects in Meghalaya.
The meeting, attended by senior government officials of Meghalaya Social Welfare Department, discussed critical areas including the need for regular and high-quality supplementary nutrition under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), and improving infrastructure at Anganwadi Centre.
The discussions also focused on assessing progress in flagship schemes such as Poshan Abhiyan, Mission Shakti, and Mission Vatsalya.
The meetings underscored the commitment of the Central and State Governments towards collaborative governance and improving the lives of women and children in Meghalaya. Field visits to Anganwadi Centres and project sites are scheduled for the next day to assess ground-level implementation and community engagement.
During the meeting, Thakur emphasised the need for strengthening service delivery mechanisms at the grassroots level, especially in the functioning of Anganwadi Centres.
Lauding the efforts of the Meghalaya government, the Union Minister said, “Despite the difficulties in connectivity and electricity, officials are working with dedication to ensure that all schemes are effectively implemented. I commend their efforts and encourage them to keep updating data on the Poshan Tracker, as these reports help the Ministry respond quickly to on-ground needs.”
“We are committed to fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat, and every step we take in empowering women and children brings us closer to that goal,” Thakur further added.
Later, the Union Minister of State also paid a courtesy call to the Governor C.H. Vijayashankar.
The meeting included discussions on state-led initiatives to enhance women and child welfare and boost community-based interventions for inclusive development.
The visit reflects the Prime Minister’s vision of strengthening the North Eastern region through focused development, inclusive growth, and enhanced delivery of welfare schemes.
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