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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
UP govt asked to distribute cooked food under ICDS
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court on Friday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to distribute hot cooked food and take-home food under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), instead of the dry nutrition model currently in place. A Lucknow bench of Justices A R Masoodi and Subhash Vidyarthi disposed of several PILs that challenged the government's approach. The judgment, reserved on July 29, was a culmination of an ongoing legal battle over the ICDS scheme's implementation. The court observed that the ICDS scheme, a 50-year-old initiative, must be implemented in its 'true sense' to effectively tackle the problem of malnutrition among its beneficiaries, which include children up to six years of age, and pregnant and lactating women. The PILs, filed by Lakhimpur resident Shipra Devi and others, argued that the state government's decision to distribute dry nutrition locally through self-help groups (SHGs) violated the scheme's original rules, which mandate the provision of hot cooked meals and take-home food. While the government defended its policy, arguing that the new system would provide better local-level nutrition and that the PILs were not legally maintainable, the court disagreed. It emphasized that while empowering SHGs is a 'welcome approach,' such a policy cannot justify the 'violation of statutory mandates and provisions contained in the relevant rules and regulations'.
The Print
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Allahabad HC directs UP govt to distribute hot cooked food, take-home food under ICDS
The judgment, reserved on July 29, was a culmination of an ongoing legal battle over the ICDS scheme's implementation. A Lucknow bench of Justices A R Masoodi and Subhash Vidyarthi disposed of several PILs that challenged the government's approach. Lucknow, Aug 1 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Friday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to distribute hot cooked food and take-home food under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), instead of the dry nutrition model currently in place. The court observed that the ICDS scheme, a 50-year-old initiative, must be implemented in its 'true sense' to effectively tackle the problem of malnutrition among its beneficiaries, which include children up to six years of age, and pregnant and lactating women. The PILs, filed by Lakhimpur resident Shipra Devi and others, argued that the state government's decision to distribute dry nutrition locally through self-help groups (SHGs) violated the scheme's original rules, which mandate the provision of hot cooked meals and take-home food. While the government defended its policy, arguing that the new system would provide better local-level nutrition and that the PILs were not legally maintainable, the court disagreed. It emphasized that while empowering SHGs is a 'welcome approach,' such a policy cannot justify the 'violation of statutory mandates and provisions contained in the relevant rules and regulations'. PTI COR CDN ZMN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
World Breastfeeding Day celebrated with cultural events
The 'World Breastfeeding Day' was observed in Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital on Friday. Minister for Social Welfare P. Geetha Jeevan, who inaugurated the celebrations at the Nursing College on the hospital premises, released the breastfeeding awareness song and flagged-off the awareness vehicle, which will visit various parts of the district. She also honoured chubby babies with prizes and nutritious meal gift hampers. Associate Professor of Department of Paediatrics, TKMCH, Kavitha explained in detail about the need for feeding the babies with mothers' milk during the first 1,000 days of birth. TN Department of Social Welfare Secretary Jayashree Muralidharan, Project Director of Integrated Child Development Scheme, Mercy Ramya and Department of Social Welfare Commissioner Sangeetha addressed the participant mothers about the need for feeding the babies with mothers' milk to strengthen their immunity in their early days itself. The breastfeeding awareness song has been penned by Assistant Resident Medical Officer, TKMCH Bepin and sung by Resident Medical Officer, TKMCH Silas Jayamani and Jaya. The nursing students presented cultural events highlighting the importance of breastfeeding. An awareness exhibition was organised for the benefit of pregnant and feeding mothers. Thoothukudi Corporation Commissioner Banoth Mrugender Lal, Revenue Divisional Officer, Thoothukudi, M. Prabhu, Dean, TKMCH, Sivakumar and others participated.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Time of India
Two held for taking Rs 1.80 lakh bribe in Supaul
Patna: A district program officer (DPO), Shobha Sinha, and computer operator, Chandan Kumar, were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.80 lakh in Supaul district on Thursday. The arrest occurred during a surprise raid at the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) office by the Supaul SP, R S Sharath, on the direction of the DM, Sawan Kumar. The raid was initiated following complaints about officials demanding bribes from newly appointed lady supervisors (LS). The SP supervised the investigation, conducting a thorough examination of office documents, records, and transaction files. During the operation, cash amounting to Rs 1.80 lakh was recovered from the office, suspected to be bribe money.
Hans India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Make Anganwadi recruitment simpler, more transparent: Minister to officials
Bidar: Women and Child Development Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar has instructed department officials to ensure that the Anganwadi recruitment process is made simpler and more transparent, with all appointments completed within a maximum of three months. Chairing the Kalaburagi divisional-level departmental progress review meeting, the Minister emphasized that no delay should be allowed in recruitments and that any issues during the process must be resolved immediately. 'Our department is closely connected to people's lives. Officials must work diligently and avoid negligence,' she said. She further directed that all targets set by the state and central governments must be achieved. Raising concerns about irregularities, she pointed out complaints that children are not receiving eggs properly and that milk powder is being sold illegally in some locations. If such practices are found to be true, strict action will be taken against the responsible officials or staff, she warned. Minister Hebbalkar also instructed officers to keep local MLAs and ministers informed about departmental progress and schemes at regular intervals. Commendation from Minister Eshwar Khandre Participating in the meeting, Forest and District-in-Charge Minister Eshwar Khandre praised Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, calling her 'one of the most dynamic ministers in the government.' He noted her dedication to the welfare of women, children, the differently-abled, and senior citizens, and acknowledged her continued efforts to secure more funds for the department. Prior to the meeting, Minister Khandre felicitated Lakshmi Hebbalkar on her first official visit to Bidar district. The review meeting focused on progress under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) across the Kalaburagi Division, covering Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Raichur, Ballari, Koppal, and Vijayanagar districts. The deliberations will continue on Saturday as well. Present at the meeting were Minister Rahim Khan (Municipal Administration and Haj), Department Secretary Shamla Iqbal, Bidar DC Shilpa Sharma, ZP CEO Girish Badole, SP Pradeep Gunti, Director of Women and Child Development Raghavendra, State Commissioner for Rights of Persons with Disabilities Das Suryavanshi, and senior officials from the department including joint and deputy directors.
