DC Krishna Kumar inaugurates Anganwadi Centres in Jiribam
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Jiribam, August 12 2025: The Deputy Commissioner Jiribam, Krishna Kumar, on Tuesday inaugurated newly constructed Anganwadi centres at Aglapur, Islamabad, Kamranga near SAYC Club Building andHilghat Khunou near Gorchara under Jiribam CD Block.

These centres were constructed under MGNREGS under Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Government of Manipur under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) project.

Anganwadi centres at Aglapur and Islamabad were constructed during the financial year 2024-25 while Kamranga and Hilghat Anganwadi centres were constructed during the financial year 2025-26 .

While inaugurating the Anganwadi Centres, Krishna Kumar interacted with the Anganwadi workers and helpers and encouraged them to explore eligible mothers under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) in the locality and ensure delivery of maternity benefits.

He highlighted the importance of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and to create awareness and advocacy campaigns in the locality.

He urged the community to actively monitor incidents of child marriage and report them to the concerned authorities for timely intervention.

Krishna Kumar also stressed the importance of regular health check-ups for pregnant women and lactating mothers, as well as the provision of supplementary nutritious foods for children from age 0 to 6.He also instructed the Anganwadi workers to encourage timely immunization of the children in the locality in coordination with ASHA workers.

The inauguration of the Anganwadi centres will benefit hundreds of children, pregnant women and lactating mothers in the area, providing them with access to essential services and support.

With the opening of these centres, Jiribam district takes a significant step towards achieving its goals of improving child and maternal health, promoting education, and empowering communities.

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