Ranchi, April 28: Chief Minister Hemant Soren conducted a comprehensive review of welfare schemes under the Women, Child Development, and Social Security Department, as well as the Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minority, and Backward Classes Welfare Department. The review focused on initiatives run through non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
During the meeting, CM Soren instructed officials to create a digital database for the operations and activities of these NGOs. He emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring of their work.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the progress of various programs, including the operation of children’s homes and old age homes under the Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya initiatives, which are facilitated by the Women, Child Development, and Social Security Department.
While assessing the Sakhniwas operations under Mission Shakti, he directed officials to quickly compile a database related to working women in the state. The officials informed the Chief Minister that the Sakhniwas scheme aims to provide safe and convenient housing for working women residing in hostels, along with daycare facilities.
He instructed officials to develop a work plan to involve self-help groups in the operation of initiatives like Shakti Sadan. The meeting also covered the progress of self-sustaining children’s homes and old age homes under the Mission Vatsalya scheme, with necessary directives given to the officials.
CM Soren reviewed the schemes operated by non-governmental organizations under the Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minority, and Backward Classes Welfare Department. He stressed the need for a robust action plan to promote digital and online education in the state. The welfare department is also tasked with managing hospitals, hostels, and nursing colleges, given the significant employment opportunities in the nursing sector.
He urged officials to prioritize schemes that enhance job opportunities for the youth in the state. The Chief Minister suggested that the operation of the hostel nutrition scheme should be managed by forming district-level committees. He also discussed the establishment of societies by the state government for the operation of various schemes.
During the review, CM Soren highlighted the importance of strengthening the implementation of basic facilities such as education, housing, and health. He emphasized the need for quality education, availability of modern resources, and the overall development of students in schools. Additionally, he directed that a safe, clean, and conducive environment be ensured for children residing in hostels.
The Chief Minister instructed that all schemes should be regularly monitored. He stressed the need for transparency and accountability to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes reach the most disadvantaged individuals. CM Soren expressed confidence that all officials would work with dedication and responsibility to make these programs more effective, thereby directly benefiting the weaker sections of society.
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