Tentulikhunti, Feb, 10: The inauguration programme of Sampurnata Abhiyan 2.0 was held today at the Tentulikhunti Block premises.
The programme was attended by Panchayat Samiti Chairperson Nilendri Nayak, MP Representative Santosh Kumar Patra, Mandal President (Zone 1) Abhimanyu Harijan, Mandal President (Zone 2) Prashant Nayak, Block Development Officer Manaj Panigrahi, Aspirational Block Director Aiswarya Bhanj, Deputy Director Brajabandhu Nayak, Project Director Bikram Keshari Rana, Child Development Project Officer Binita Jethi, Veterinary Officer Mahendra Samrath, Mangal Officer Jagamohan Majhi, Supply Officer Rohit Majhi, and Additional Block Education Officer Prafulla Pattnaik, among others.
The programme began with floral tributes at the statue of Laxman Nayak in Tentulikhunti, followed by a torch rally to the Block premises. After reaching the venue, the event commenced with the ceremonial worship of Lord Ganesha. The welcome address was delivered by Aspirational Block Coordinator Kiran Pradhan.
Students of Bapuji High School presented an inaugural dance performance. On this occasion, Block Development Officer Manaj Panigrahi highlighted the key indicators of the Aspirational Block’s saturation targets in the presence of ASHA workers,
Anganwadi workers, MBKs, CRCs, and officials from all departments of the block.
He elaborated on six major saturation indicators, including:
Regular provision of supplementary nutrition to all children aged 6 months to 6 years,
Regular weight monitoring of enrolled Anganwadi children,
Functional toilets in Anganwadi centres,
Availability of safe drinking water in Anganwadi centres,
Ensuring functional girls’ toilets in schools,
100% vaccination of livestock.
Speakers on the dais, in their addresses, drew attention to issues hindering the comprehensive development of the Aspirational Block.
The programme was conducted by Aspirational Block Coordinator Kiran Pradhan, with assistance from Tapaswini Karkara.