Sachin Malik Gautam Buddha Nagar: With the objective of Strengthening maternal and Child healthcare services and improving the nutritional Status of Children in the district, a meeting of the District Nutrition Committee was held today at the Collectorate Auditorium under the Chairmanship of Chief Development Officer Bhal Chandra Tripathi.
During the meeting, the Progress of nutrition Programmes being implemented in the financial Year 2026–27, the nutritional Status of Children and the healthcare facilities being Provided to Pregnant women were reviewed. The functioning of the Bisrakh, Dadri, Dankaur, Urban and Jewar Projects was assessed, and the concerned officials were directed to implement the Schemes effectively in accordance with the Prescribed Targets.
During the meeting, the District Programme Officer informed the committee that the number of Children identified under the Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) categories had decreased in September compared to the Previous month. The Chief Development Officer directed officials to ensure regular weighing of Children, Provide essential services according to their nutritional Status, and continuously monitor identified cases. He instructed the concerned officials to Pay special attention to areas Showing limited Progress, effectively implement nutrition Programmes in accordance with the Government objectives, and ensure improvements in Children health.
The meeting also reviewed the fourth antenatal Check-up (ANC-4) of Pregnant women, Prescribed weight Gain and the availability of Take-Home Ration (THR). The Chief Development Officer directed officials to regularly monitor activities being carried out under the Sambhav 6.0 campaign and the E-Kavach initiative. He also emphasised ensuring timely health Check-ups and the availability of essential nutritional services for Pregnant Women.
The Chief Development Officer Stated that the benefits of all Government Schemes related to maternal and Child health must reach every Eligible Beneficiary. He directed the concerned departments to work in Close coordination, regularly monitor the implementation of Schemes at the Grassroots level and complete all necessary actions within the Stipulated Time.
He further instructed officials to ensure that Children and Pregnant women have convenient access to healthcare and nutritional services and that the benefits of Government welfare Schemes effectively reach families in Need.
