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The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
6,500 Anganwadi centres upgraded to Smart centres across Tamil Nadu, says Minister Geetha Jeevan
Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment P. Geetha Jeevan on Friday announced that 6,500 Anganwadi centres across the state have been upgraded into Smart Anganwadi centres. She made this announcement while participating in an event at Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital (TKGMCH). At the event Ms. Geetha Jeevan launched the distribution of special protein rich meals to the patients undergoing dialysis treatment at the government hospitals. The meal includes milk, eggs, a cup of cooked chickpeas and biscuits. The event was presided over by TKGMCH Dean G. Sivakumar, Medical Superintendent Padhmanabhan and Resident Medical Officer Silas Jeyamani. Addressing the media, the Minister said, 'The Chief Minister has directed that protein rich meals be provided daily to patients undergoing dialysis. Accordingly the distribution has begun at the TKGMCH.' She added that in the TKGMCH alone, 22 patients were currently undergoing dialysis every day and this nutritious meal would be helpful for the patients travelling from rural areas for treatment. Speaking on reopening of Anganwadi centres on June 2, she said for the first time, books and uniforms would be distributed on the first day for the children attending Anaganwadi centres. Preparations were underway to ensure this distribution across 54,000 centres in Tamil Nadu. She highlighted that about 6,500 Anganwadi centres in the state had been upgraded into Smart Anganwadi centres as of March 2025, with fresh mural paintings, LED TVs, RO water purifiers and other modern facilities. 'These upgrades have been carried out using funds from CSR initiatives , MLA and MP Constituency developments funds, special grants from the Central and State government and special allotments from the District Collector,' she noted. The minister further added that the information regarding underweight new born was collected by the Social Welfare Department and special care was being provided to these children. Even children who were not enrolled at Anganwadi centres were visited by Anganwadi workers to monitor their health and offer nutritional support. These efforts resulted in the reduction in infant mortality rates among children under the age five in the past year, she stated.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
BJP's Tamil Nadu Unit hold prayers for success of Op Sindoor, criticize DMK's governance
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 14 (ANI): The Tamil Nadu Unit of the BJP conducted a Maha Sandi Homam ritual at Ayodhya Mandapam in Thyagaraya Nagar, Chennai, on Wednesday, praying for the success of the Indian Army's actions against terrorism. The BJP also criticised the DMK for its governance and for taking credit for the verdict in the Pollachi sexual assault case verdict. BJP state president Nainar Nagendran, along with senior BJP leaders Tamizhisai Soundararajan, H. Raja, and party co-in-charge Sudhakar Reddy, participated in the event. Addressing the media, Nagendran said, 'The Maha Sandi homam was held to seek divine blessings for the success of Prime Minister Modi's efforts against terrorism. When asked about the Pollachi sexual assault case verdict, teh BJP's Tamil Nadu unit Chief took on the DMK for taking credit for the verdict in the case. 'Was the judge a DMK member? Did the DMK write the verdict? The judge has given a proper ruling. DMK has no role in it,' he said. He accused the DMK of running a government based on lies for the past four years. 'They (DMK) govern for themselves, not for others,' he stated Earlier today, DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai welcomed the Women's Court verdict in Coimbatore in which all nine accused guilty in the Pollachi sexual assault and rape case were awarded life imprisonment. Speaking to ANI, Annadurai said, 'It was a fight carried out by so many people, including the DMK party. We fought against the way the then AIADMK government tried to scuttle the investigation. They didn't even register an FIR when these allegations came out because the people involved belonged to the AIADMK party. After relentless protests by DMK, it was transferred to the CBI.' Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women's Rights Minister Geetha Jeevan also welcomed the Women's Court verdict and said that the decision to sentence Pollachi sex offenders to life imprisonment until death is welcome. Speaking at a press conference, Geetha Jeevan said, 'Justice has been done in the Pollachi rape case. The victims have got justice. I commend the women who were determined to punish the culprits. This verdict has created confidence among the people and women. I commend the CBI and police officers who kept the victims' secrets. This verdict will create fear in the perpetrators and their accomplices. This verdict will reduce sexual crimes.' This comes after the Women's court judge Nandhini Devi on Tuesday held all nine accused guilty in the Pollachi sexual assault and rape case. All nine accused, including Thirunavukkarasu, Sabarirajan, Sathish, Vasanthakumar, Manivannan, Heranpal, Babu, Arulanandam, and Arunkumar, were presented in front of the court on Tuesday morning. The Pollachi sexual assault and gang rape case took place in 2019 when nine men allegedly assaulted a young woman. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigated the case, and the trial was completed in the Coimbatore Women's Court. In the Pollachi sex scandal, more than 50 women were allegedly lured and sexually harassed by a gang of four and the acts were videotaped. DMK leaders had alleged that the Tamil Nadu police failed to take action in the Pollachi case as some people from the ruling AIADMK were involved. The trial was held based on 50 witnesses, and more than 240 documents were presented on behalf of the government in front of the court. Additionally, eight women testified against the nine accused. (ANI)
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Call for unity and hard work on labour day
Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment P. Geetha Jeevan on Thursday said that hard work was the only path to the nation's progress. She was addressing a gathering at a labour day event held in Thoothukudi. The International Labour Day celebration, organised by mechanised boat workers' unions, was held at the fishing harbour. The Minister participated in the event and distributed welfare measures to mechanised boat workers, who were currently without employment due to the ongoing fishing ban period in Tamil Nadu. At the meeting, she extended her labour day greetings to them and underscored the importance of unity among the unions for the betterment of the workers. 'There may be many unions, but when a problem arises only by standing united as a single union can success be achieved,' she said. She stressed that the competition among the workers must remain healthy and their actions must not lead to conflict or mental stress to others. Highlighting Tamil Nadu's goal in achieving a one trillion dollar economy by 2030, the Minister urged everyone to contribute to the development of the State. 'It is through labour that both our country and homes can prosper.' Emphasising the need for self-dependence and employment, Ms. Geetha Jeevan called on women to become empowered and not remain confined to their homes. Educated women must seek employment and others must pursue self-employment, in line with the vision of the Chief Minister.
