Pakyong: The first phase of “hot meal” programme under supplementary Nutrition in ICDS scheme was inaugurated here in 39 ICDS centers functional under Pakyong Rural project from Monday 17th August under social Justice Empowerment and Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, informs an official release.
Out of the 39 ICDS centers, 16 centers fall under Pakyong BAC, while 11 centers under Rhenock BAC, 3 centers under Duga BAC and 9 centers under Gangtok BAC. The inaugural functions were conducted in the respective three ICDS Centers which are Thekabong ICDS under Pakyong BAC, Pachey Kitney ICDS under Rhenock BAC and Setipool ICDS under Gangtok BAC. CDPO Pakyong Mrs. Yemini Pradhan, supervisor of Machong ICDS zone, Mrs. N. Pradhan, supervisor of Pakyong, Mr. Y. Lepcha and Mr. BK Subba, Zilla Panchayats, Ward Panchayats, local women, members of SHGs, Mahila Mandals, Mahila Swastha Sanghs, Anganwadi workers and helpers were present in the inaugural centers. On occasion, Mrs. Yemini Pradhan CDPO Pakyong sensitized the community members about the new program and ensured that the meal is prepared in proper kitchen sheds having adequate sanitation and safe drinking water so as to maintain hygienic conditions. Anganwadi workers and helpers were advised to maintain hygien in the center.
The preparation of hot meal will be done by the members of local Self Help Groups, Mahila Mandal, Mahila Swastha Sangh of the respective areas, the release said.
Out of the 39 ICDS centers, 16 centers fall under Pakyong BAC, while 11 centers under Rhenock BAC, 3 centers under Duga BAC and 9 centers under Gangtok BAC. The inaugural functions were conducted in the respective three ICDS Centers which are Thekabong ICDS under Pakyong BAC, Pachey Kitney ICDS under Rhenock BAC and Setipool ICDS under Gangtok BAC. CDPO Pakyong Mrs. Yemini Pradhan, supervisor of Machong ICDS zone, Mrs. N. Pradhan, supervisor of Pakyong, Mr. Y. Lepcha and Mr. BK Subba, Zilla Panchayats, Ward Panchayats, local women, members of SHGs, Mahila Mandals, Mahila Swastha Sanghs, Anganwadi workers and helpers were present in the inaugural centers. On occasion, Mrs. Yemini Pradhan CDPO Pakyong sensitized the community members about the new program and ensured that the meal is prepared in proper kitchen sheds having adequate sanitation and safe drinking water so as to maintain hygienic conditions. Anganwadi workers and helpers were advised to maintain hygien in the center.
The preparation of hot meal will be done by the members of local Self Help Groups, Mahila Mandal, Mahila Swastha Sangh of the respective areas, the release said.
