Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana enrolment drives held in Viswema and Kezoma villages

DIMAPUR — An enrolment drive under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and awareness programme on various women-centric welfare schemes was conducted at Panchayat Hall, Viswema village, Kohima district, on Tuesday.

According to a DIPR report, the event was organised by the Kohima district administration in collaboration with SANKALP - District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) as part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative.

The programme targeted rural women and girls, providing access to essential services and information on schemes promoting their health and empowerment.

The event was chaired by Diethuvino Lhoushe, supervisor under the CDPO Jakhama Project. She also highlighted the key features of the PMMVY scheme.

In his short speech, village council chairman, Tebul Neikha, expressed his appreciation to the line departments and the district administration for organising the programme in the village.

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As part of the outreach initiative, the following services were provided: On-the-spot Aadhaar enrolment for girls aged 0–5 years, facilitated by the district administration in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare, and opening of Indian Post Payments Bank (IPPB) accounts by the Department of Post.

PMMVY drive in Kezoma village

Enrolment drive under the PMMVY and awareness programme on women-centric welfare schemes was also conducted at the students’ library hall, Kezoma village, Kohima district, on July 21.

The event was organised by the Kohima district administration in collaboration with SANKALP-District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) as part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative.

Speaking at the event, centre administrator and OSD, Vimenu Richa, elaborated on the services provided by the Sakhi-One Stop Centre, which offers integrated support and assistance to women affected by violence. Richa said that the centre provides emergency medical aid, police facilitation legal aid, counseling and temporary shelter.

She also highlighted the 24x7 availability of the centre and urged women to access these services whenever needed, stressing the importance of timely intervention and community support in ensuring women's safety and well-being.

As part of the outreach initiative, on-the-spot Aadhaar enrollment for girls aged 0–5 years and opening of Indian Post Payment Bank (IPPB) accounts were provided.