STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the Social Welfare Department and implementation of various welfare schemes in the district. Programme Officer ICDS, Pankaj Anand, presented progress on schemes like Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Ladli Beti, Mission Poshan, and the Anganwadi Centres. Dr. Minhas directed officials to improve service delivery and strengthen monitoring mechanisms, especially at Anganwadis. District Social Welfare Officer Nawaz Sharif highlighted progress under Integrated Social Security Schemes, and initiatives such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, State Marriage Assistance, Nasha Mukt Bharat, and Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana. The DC instructed that no eligible beneficiary be left out and reviewed the functioning of statutory bodies like the Juvenile Justice Board.
The meeting was attended by CPO Ajaypal Singh, CDPOs, and Tehsil Social Welfare Officers.
