Empowering Women, Protecting Children: Union Minister Devi’s Commitment to Northeast’s Devoted Development
Union Minister Annapurna Devi Embarks on Four-Day East Trip, Emphasizes Inclusive Development in the Northeast
Union Minister Annapurna Devi arrived in Arunachal Pradesh on a four-day official visit, reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to accelerating inclusive development in the region. As part of her trip, she visited Kra Daadi district and addressed the 7th Poshan Pakhwada event in Palin, emphasizing the government’s focus on uplifting women, children, and vulnerable communities.
During her visit, Devi highlighted the Centre’s targeted interventions in aspirational districts, particularly in the Northeast, aiming to strengthen health and family welfare services. The government has taken proactive steps to reach remote and underserved areas, demonstrating its dedication to bridging the development gap. As a direct showcase of this commitment, the minister on Friday distributed payment approvals under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), a scheme aimed at supporting women before and after pregnancy. “The welfare of mothers is crucial to ensuring a healthier, stronger future generation,” she emphasized, driving home the significance of maternal health.
Devi also took the opportunity to announce a substantial increase in the Gender Budget, engendering optimism among women’s rights activists and community leaders. The budget, which had seen an allocation of Rs 3.27 lakh crore in 2024-25, has been revised to Rs 4.49 lakh crore in 2025-26. This represents a significant hike, yielding a higher proportion of the overall Union Budget – a notable move towards recognizing women’s empowerment. “This landmark step highlights the importance the government places on supporting women through dedicated budgetary provisions,” she stated.
Throughout the trip, the minister engaged in field inspections and review meetings, aimed at evaluating the implementation of key centrally sponsored schemes. Her interactions with beneficiaries at various sites, including schools, anganwadi centres, hospitals, cooperatives, and self-help groups, marked a pragmatic approach to held her accountably for effectiveness. “It is imperative to reach out to the grassroots level and evaluate progress” says sources
In addition to this, Devi held meetings with deputy commissioners and district officials to assess the progress of several government programs. This hands-on approach to administration underscores the Centre’s continued efforts to ground reality in policy planning.
Devi’s East trip echoes the government’s development mantra: ‘Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas, Sab Ka Vishwas aur Sab Ka Prayas.’ The current visit fuels hopes that this commitment will see tangible positive actions on the ground, bolstering communities across the Northeast.
Original Source: https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2025/04/12/centre-committed-to-women-child-welfare-in-northeast-union-minister-devi/
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Publish Date: 2025-04-12 01:12:00
