ICDS programmes of Hailakandi district

CORRESPONDENT
HAILAKANDI, June 15 – Social Welfare and Jail Minister Akon Bora reviewed the ongoing ICDS programmes of Hailakandi district. In a meeting at Circuit House here on June 4 last, Bora expressed serious concern over the delay in implementing the ICDS programmes in the district and urged the ICDS officers to take steps for its speedy implementation. He held the view that the grassroot level Anganwadi workers are not getting any benefit despite spending huge amounts of money. He cautioned the officials that stern action will be taken against the officials if there is any negligence in implementing the programmes.

Excise and Border Areas Development Minister Gautam Roy, while speaking in the meeting, urged the officials to dedicate themselves for the cause of the people. He informed that Hailakandi district has 1810 workers in 905 Anganwadi centres and hoped that they will work properly for the benefit of the children. The Commissioner of Social Welfare Department Harish Sonowal also spoke on the occasion.

Later, Bora visited the Hailakandi District Jail and handed over Rs 10,000 each to the recently released inmates, namely, Gule Ahmed and Rajat Maal for their rehabilitation. ASSAM TRIBUNE