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TEZPUR: The monthly meeting of the District Development Committee of Sonitpur was held under the chairmanship of District Commissioner Ankur Bharali in the Conference Hall of the District Commissioner’s Office, Sonitpur.
At the outset, officials from the Health Department informed that the district has newly registered 14,227 pregnant women for antenatal care (ANC). The meeting deliberated on issues such as tackling severe anaemia, particularly among vulnerable sections, ensuring institutional deliveries, and achieving full immunization coverage. District Commissioner Ankur Bharali emphasized the need for proper monitoring and coverage of Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) in the district. He also directed the concerned officials to address issues related to the repair and maintenance of already handed-over connections. Discussions on the effective use of the JJM NHM app were also held.
In the meeting, it was further informed that, as a precursor to the Advantage Assam 2.0 – Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025, scheduled for February 25 and 26, district-level workshops will be conducted across the state. Accordingly, Sonitpur district will host its district-level investment workshop on February 10, jointly with participation from Biswanath district. This workshop aims to foster local engagement, address district-specific opportunities, and promote participation in the upcoming summit.
Other key topics discussed in the meeting included the proper and accurate updating of ration card numbers in the DIDS portal, Asom Mala 2.0, Watershed Yatra, and the rationalization of teachers in district schools. Additionally, a review of various flagship programmes of different departments was conducted.
The meeting was attended by District Development Commissioner Lakhinandan Saharia, Chief Executive Officer of Sonitpur Zilla Parishad Karabi Saikia Karan, CDC of Dhekiajuli Dyotiva Bora, ADCs Garga Mohan Das and Twahir Alam, along with Heads of Departments from the Sonitpur district administration and other concerned officials.
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