KISHTWAR: In a significant outreach initiative aimed at extending the benefits of welfare schemes to remote areas, a Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) camp was successfully organized here at Chingam village of Poshan Project Inderwal.

Joint Director Poshan J&K Vinod Behnal attended the camp held on the directions of MD Poshan JK Musheer Ahmed.

The event witnessed the active participation of CDPOs, Supervisors, Anganwadi Workers, Anganwadi Helpers, beneficiaries-including pregnant women and lactating mothers, besides the general public.

A notable number of beneficiaries were enrolled on the spot during. The Joint Director Poshan conducted a detailed tour of the village to supervise the implementation of the PMMVY scheme at the grassroots level. The PMMVY provisions financial assistance of ₹5,000 to the eligible expecting mother for the first live birth and ₹6,000 for the second girl child, to ensure required nutrition for mother and child.

Addressing the gathering, the Joint Director commended the tireless efforts of field-level functionaries, particularly the Anganwadi Workers and Helpers, for their commitment and dedication in ensuring the delivery of essential services to the most remote corners.

He also emphasized the importance of such initiatives in strengthening last-mile delivery and ensuring the vision of Poshan Abhiyaan is realized.

The camp highlighted the Department's commitment to inclusive outreach and reaffirmed its goal of supporting maternal and child health through effective scheme implementation.