PASIGHAT, Sep 25: The Department of Women & Child Development (WCD), East Siang District, organized the grand inaugural session of ‘Aangan Ka Utsav’ as part of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026, alongside a stakeholder coordination meeting under Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti, here today.
The event was graced by Sonalika Jiwani, Deputy Commissioner East Siang, as chief guest, besides Taying Tapak, ZPM Rani, and Tagom Padung, Chief Councillor, Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC).
The program began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the DC, accompanied by East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba, and other dignitaries.
In her keynote address, the DC commended the WCD department for bringing all key stakeholders onto a single platform. She urged all line departments to operate in unison, emphasizing that collaborative inter-departmental action is vital to resolving field-level challenges and delivering effective services in the best interest of children.
Addressing the gathering, the SP outlined ongoing efforts by the Police Department—including the Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU) and the Women Police Station—to ensure the safety and security of women and children in the district. The SP assured 24x7 support and seamless cooperation from the police force.
Delivering the welcome address, M T Padung, Deputy Director (ICDS) cum District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), highlighted the objectives of Aangan Ka Utsav in promoting child health and nutrition. She emphasized the critical need to bridge inter-departmental coordination gaps to ensure the seamless execution of welfare initiatives under Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti across the district.
To facilitate smoother inter-agency communication, she proposed creation of a dedicated multi-departmental WhatsApp group for key stakeholders.
Contributions and ‘actionable’ insights were also shared by HoDs and representatives, including the District Medical Officer, Deputy Director of School Education, District Labour Officer, Superintendent of SEED CCI, CA One Stop Centre (OSC), and PO/LPO of District Child Protection Unit (DCPU). All participating departments pledged enhanced inter-agency collaboration going forward. (DIPRO)