Dharam Raj, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Zunheboto along with others at the Akuhaito Aspirational Block Launches Sampoornata Abhiyan.
Morung Express News
Zunheboto | February 2
The Akuhaito Aspirational Block officially launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Zunheboto, on February 2.
The key indicators for Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 includes children from 6 month to 6 years taking supplementary nutrition regularly (ICDS); measurements efficiency of children enrolled at Anganwadi centers; operational Anganwadi with functional toilets; operational Anganwadi with drinking water facilities under Health and Nutrition.
Under the Education sector, key indicators includes schools with adequate girls toilets facilities while under the Agri and Allied Sector, key indicators includes percentage of Bovine animals vaccinated (FMD) which is scheduled to be completed in two and half month.
The welcome address was delivered by Dr Samuel Akho Konyak P, EAC Atoizu and Nodal Officer, Akuhaito Aspirational Block. Reflecting on the past two years, Konyak highlighted both the challenges and achievements, noting that the block had secured the 8th rank at the national level.
Urging stakeholders not to regress, he encouraged them to recommit themselves in achieving a 100 percent saturation rate. Likewise, he called upon all departments to work collectively so that the benefits of the scheme reach the grassroots level.
The keynote address and administration of the pledge were led by Dharam Raj, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Zunheboto. The DC expressed concern over the block’s current performance compared to other performing blocks, stating that despite running the programme for the past three years, progress has been unsatisfactory.
Highlighting that the block has a small population, he asserted that focused efforts and coordination among key departments particularly Social welfare, Veterinary office, AEO could significantly improve outcomes. At the same time, he assured his full support and availability to strengthen the initiative.
PowerPoint presentations were presented by the Social Welfare Department, the Chief Veterinary Officer, Zunheboto, and the AEO, Zunheboto.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Tsoinchu Sangtam, EAC (HQ), Zunheboto. The Deputy Commissioner directed that all fieldwork under the programme be completed by March 31.
Earlier in the programme Kivikali Achumi, Aspirational Block Fellow, Akuhaito chaired the programme invocation was offered by Easter Sema from the SDA, DC Office, Zunheboto.
