DEOMALI, OCT 6:

The ICDS Project Namsang, Deomali, Department of Women and Child Development, in collaboration with the Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI), Agriculture Department and Arunachal State Rural Livelihood Mission (ArSRLM), organised an ‘Aangan Ka Milan’ programme at Mopaya village under Deomali Block on Tuesday.

Namsang CDPO Pakkar Nomuk briefed participants on the purpose of the initiative, which aims to strengthen community engagement and improve communication and coordination between Anganwadi Centres and local communities.

Namsang ZPM Yalik Lowang, who attended the programme as chief guest, encouraged villagers to actively participate in government programmes to remain informed about various schemes and services and avail their benefits.

Mopaya Village HGB-cum-Chief Khumli Ngongkhum thanked the participating departments for organising the programme, while ArSRLM Deomali Block Mission Manager Tasso Rinnya Doji encouraged members of self-help groups (SHGs), ASHAs and Anganwadi Workers to make full use of government schemes and benefits.

Deomali Agriculture Development Officer Gimmem Boje highlighted the importance of organic vegetable cultivation for household consumption.

The programme also featured felicitation of Anganwadi Workers, SHG members and ASHAs in recognition of their services and contribution to the community.

The programme provided a platform for interaction among government departments, grassroots functionaries and the local community, strengthening awareness, participation and inter-departmental convergence for effective implementation of welfare and development programmes. (DIPR)