SIkkIM HERALD Vol. 64 No. 11 visit us at www.ipr.sikkim.gov.in Gangtok (Friday) February 14, 2020 Regd. No.WB/SKM/01/2017-19
Pearls of Wisdom “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing isnot enough; we must do.”
– Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
New Delhi, February 11:Continuing with the series ofengagements in New Delhi, theGovernor, Mr. Ganga Prasad calledon the Vice President of India Mr.M. Venkaiah Naidu at his officeand extended invitation to him tovisit Sikkim. The Vice Presidentexpressed his pleasure to receive
the invitation and conveyed hisdesire to visit the State at theearliest possible date.
Later, Governor called onUnion Home Minister Mr. AmitShah and apprised him of theissues and concerns of the State.He also sought Union Minister’spersonal intervention towards
resolving several pending issues.On February 10, the
Governor also made a courtesy callto Union Minister of Defence Mr.Rajnath Singh at his office in SouthBlock, New Delhi. Several securityand border related issues werediscussed during the briefmeeting.
Governor calls on variousdignitaries at New Delhi
Gangtok, February 12: The statelevel orientation and sensitizationprogramme on “Pariksha Parv”2020 for school heads, DistrictInstitute of Education andTraining (DIET) Principals washeld at the Conference Hall ofSocial Justice and WelfareDepartment which was organisedby Sikkim Commission forProtection of Child Rights(SCPCR) under Social Justice andWelfare Department.
“Pariksha Parv” is a month-long campaign during the examperiod from February to March2020. The aim of the programme isto create sensitization on the issueof stress among students due toexams and also an initiative to helpin removing the stigma attached tocounselling and promote positiveperception.
The programme had thepresence of Chairperson, SCPCR,Mrs. Dikila Bhutia, Secretary, SocialJustice and Welfare Department,Mr. H.K. Chettri, Member Secretary(SCPCR) Mr. N.T Bhutia, JointCommissioner, Mr. M.B. Chettri,
Clinical Psychologist, Dr. SonamOngmu Lassopa, Senior TechnicalExpert, Mr. Paresh Shah.
At the onset of the
programme, Chairperson, SCPCR,Mrs. Dikila Bhutia highlighted on
Orientation and sensitization programmeon Pariksha Parv 2020 held
Gangtok, Feburary 12:AValedictory function of three dayMonastic and Sanskrit PathshalaTeachers Training and OrientationProgramme which started fromFeburary 10 till Feburary 12 washeld at Janta Bhawan, today.Minister for Ecclesiastical AffairsDepartment, Mr. Sonam Lama waspresent as the chief guest.
Secretary of EcclesiasticalDepartment, Mr. S.T. Tamang;Additional Secretary,(Ecclesiastical Deptt.) Mrs.Kunchok Doma; Joint Director(Ecclesiastical Deptt.), Mr.Tenzing Gelak; Deputy Secretary(Ecclesiastical Deptt.) Mrs.Chunki Lhamu; OSD,(Ecclesiastical Deptt) Mr. KitaSherpa and others were present.
The chief guest in hisaddress, said that the Dharmic/Sanskrit traditions have livedtogether in peace and mutualrespect sharing a common cultureand aspiration to the highest truth.He stated that teaching is not anisolated work and the professiondemands co-creation, planning,monitoring and working together.He said that dharmic education isessential to peace andunderstanding for all humanityand teaching is not only anacademic study and research buta part of daily Sadhana and
spiritual practice.Further he stated that
Dharmic/ Sanskrit education makeslife and universe possible andincludes duties, rights, laws,conduct, virtues and right way ofliving and the spirit of teachingmust remain alive in the minds andhearts of teachers and studentsnot only at personal level but alsoat an intellectual level.
The Minister spoke aboutvarious issues and points wherebyhe also encouraged each andeveryone to contribute so that theyare recognized with a State Awardor at a National level. He alsomentioned that Monastic andSanskrit Pathshala will be treatedequally like any other AcademicStudies and also announced thatRetired Teachers will be treatedwith Golden Handshake.
Lastly, he also mentionedabout the Sikkim Guest House atBodh Gaya (Bihar) and mentionedabout the land belonging to SikkimGovernment which he assured willbe put to proper use under histenure.
The Resource person of thethree day Monastic and SanskritPathshala Teachers Training/Orientation Programme were,
Valedictory function of Monasticand Sanskrit Pathshala Teachers
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Vice President of India Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu and Union Home Minister Mr. Amit Shah with GovernorMr. Ganga Prasad in New Delhi.
Minister Mr. Sonam Lama presenting certificates during thevaledictory function of Monastic and Sanskrit Pathshala TeachersTraining and Orientation Programme at Janta Bhawan.
Chairperson, SCPCR, Mrs. Dikila Bhutia, Secretary, Social Justiceand Welfare Department, Mr. H.K. Chettri, Member Secretary(SCPCR) Mr. N.T Bhutia and other dignitaries during the state levelorientation and sensitization programme on “Pariksha Parv” 2020.
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District Diary
Gyalshing, February 11:TheMinister-cum-Area MLA ofGyalshing Bermiok ConstituencyMr. Lok Nath Sharma along withthe officials of lines departmentand public jointly visited theRangsang Dobaan area ofLower Bermiok, West Sikkim toexamine and address thegreivences and issues partainingto the construction of bridgethat connects Bermiok withGyalshing.
Minister Mr. Sharmaexamined the ongoingconstruction of bridge minutelyand the new road connectivity
Mangan, February 12:Asensitization meeting fordissemination of Kishan CreditCard (KCC) Loan to all PM-KISAN beneficiaries was heldunder the chairmanship ofDistrict Magistrate (North), Mr.Tenzing T. Kaleon at DC’sConference Hall, today.
The meeting was attendedamongst other by the LeadDistrict Manager, State Bank ofIndia, Mr. Gopal Lama,Additional Director, AgricultureDepartment, Mr. B. D. Rai,Additional Director, AnimalHusbandry, Mr. Karma TenzingZongtenpa, Deputy Director,Horticulture Department, Mr.Rinzing Wangyal, Manager,NABARD, Mr. Avijeet Murmuand Staff Officer, SISCO, Mr.Bikash Gurung.
Gyalshing, February 12:Minister-cum-Area MLA ofGyalshing Bermiok ConstituencyMr. Lok Nath Sharma visited theGovernment Secondary SchoolLower Bermiok at Raatomateyand a Stockman Centre of AnimalHusbandry and VeterinaryServices at Berthang, WestSikkim, today.
During the visit, MinisterMr. Sharma took stock on theprogress of ongoingconstruction of additional
Gyalshing, February 10: With anaim to provide Aadhaar relatedservices like new Aadhaarenrollment, child enrollment,enrollment of students andAadhaar updation services to thepublic of Soreng Sub-division,permanent Aadhaar enrollmentcenter was established byDESM&E at Soreng Sub-Divisional Magistrate officecomplex, today.
The Aadhaar enrollmentcenter was inaugurated byMinister Power & LabourDepartment, Mr. Mingma NorbuSherpa in the presence of MLA -Soreng Chakung Constituency,Mr. Aditya Golay.
With the establishment ofthe Aadhaar center, the public ofDaramdin, Soreng-Chakung andRinchenpong Constituencies cannow easily avail Aadhaarservices for which they had toearlier go to DESM&E officeGyalshing.
The Minister for Power
Gyalshing, February 10: TheRoad Safety Awareness Weekand workshop on theme “SadakSuraksha Jeewan Raksha” washeld at Gyalshing CommunityHall, today. The programme wasconducted by Road Safety Cell,Motor Vehicle Division Gangtokin co-ordination with DistrictOffice under the guidance ofState Nodal officer, Mr. K.SGurung.
The programme wasconducted to create awarenesson Road Safety, Motor VehicleActs and Rules and GoodSamaritan as per the latestdirection of Ministry of RoadTransport and Highways.
In his address Mr.Neopaney asserted on the themeand how there is a need forstrengthening and effectiveimplementation of Road Safety.In recent times, the alarming rise
During the meeting, Mr.Gopal Lama informed that aspecial drive has been initiatedby the Government to facilitateuniversal access to concessionalinstitutional credit for all PM-KISAN beneficiaries. All PM-KISAN beneficiaries will befacilitated for issue of KCC to thebenefit of ConcessionalInstitutional Credit.
Mr. Lama informed that allcharges including theprocessing, documentation,inspection and ledger foliocharges as well as other servicecharges for KCC loans upto `3lakhs have been waived. All PM-KISAN beneficiaries have beenauto approved for KCC andrequire to simply visit the nearestbank branch with a copy of landdocument and detail of crop
sown along with the filled up onepage form for availing thebenefit.
It was also informed thatthe benefit has now beenextended to eligible AnimalHusbandry and Fisheries farmersthose farmers who are KCCholders. Further, the schemeincludes SMS service to all PM-KISAN beneficiaries from PM-KISAN portal to visit theconcerned bank branch forgetting the KCC benefit.
DM, Mr. Kaleon directedthe Agriculture and linedepartment to disseminate theinformation to all eligible farmersof the district so that the farmersmay avail of the opportunity andtake advantage of KCC loan.
of road fatalities is seen andthus, Road Safety is an importantconcern of the Government, hesaid.
The ASP(west)highlighted few major pointswhere one can prevent roadaccidents. One being the usageof mobile phones while drivingwhich has been a major cause ofroad accidents and hence shouldbe avoided.
RTO Mr. K.S. Gurunginformed the house about themandatory fitment of speedgovernors/speed limiting devicein goods carrier vehicle andtransport vehicles to overcomethe over speeding menacekeeping in view the provision andguidelines prescribed by theMinistry of Road Transport andHighways (MoRTH).
The nodal officer briefedabout the Good Samaritans
guidelines on behalf of theSupreme Court of India whereinAccidental Victims shall beimmediately taken to the nearesthospital by any public withoutany fear of harassment in policestations and courts.
Representing themedical aspect the Medical Expertfrom Gyalshing Hospital briefedabout the golden hour and firstaid to the house. The programmealso included the legal opinion oninsurance and its relevance inconnection to road trafficaccidents and claims.
The programme wasattended by GyalshingMunicipal Council Chairman, Mr.I.K. Neopaney as the chief guest,Secretary, Transport Authority,Mr. Karma Namgyal Bhutia, ASP(West) Mr. Nakhul Pradhan andother dignitaries.
and further urged the concernedofficials to sort out the issuesrelated to work progress andresolve it at the earliest to ensuresmooth progress of ongoingdevelopmental work.
Minister Sharma urgedpublic to co-operate for thecompletion ongoing constructionwork and asked the officials toaddress public grievances aftertechnical assessment. He alsoshared the vision of the ChiefMinister of Sikkim to ensuredevelopment with utmost careand protection of theenvironment.
Further, he shared aboutthe future roadmap ofdevelopmental work to introduceindustries in the area and toprovide employmentopportunities and wide scope ofincome generation for the locals.
Present during the visitwere Addl. Chief Engineer, PWD,Mr. Thupden Bhutia; AE, PWD,Mr. D. B. Gurung; AE, PWD,Pradip Limboo; BDO, Hee-Martam Mrs. Pratiba Tamang;concerned officials, land ownersof the area and others.
IPR Minister visits School and Stockman Center at Berthanginfrastructure of the LowerBermiok school. He alsointeracted with all concernedand asked to maintain qualityworks. He also interacted withthe school staff and discussedon various initiatives of the stategovernment and also assured toresolve pending issues.
While addressing thestudents, Minister articulated onimportance of acquiringeducation to achieve a targetedgoal in life and encouraged them
Department in his addressthanked DESM&E- the UIDNodal Department-cum-Registrarfor establishment of the center.He said that public of Soreng andadjoining areas will benefit fromthis initiative of the Governmentas Aadhaar has now become anintegral part of governance andfor availing schemes andservices.
Mr. Aditya Golayemphasized that it is a policy ofthe present Government to makevital services easily accessibleto the rural people.
He also stressed on theneed to boost the child enrollmentbelow the age of fifteen yearsand directed the localadministration to undertakespecial drive to enroll students.
The enrollment center wasestablished by DESM&E incollaboration with EducationDepartment, Soreng and SorengSub-Divisional Magistrate office.
IPR Minister visits Rangsang Dobaan areas of West Sikkim
Road Safety Awareness Week and workshop held at Gyalshing
Sensitization meeting for KCC Loan to PM-KISAN beneficiaries atMangan
the decreasing trend of enrolmentof the students in schools. Sheurged the gathering to encourageenrolment and also to beaccountable of the childrenespecially falling in the agecategory of 6-14 years. She furthermentioned that the children livingwith their relatives should be givenspecial care and attention to curbthe threat of suicides due to examanxiety.
Secretary, Mr. H.K. Chettristated that the campaign is initiatedby the Prime Minister of Indiatowards changing the outlook ofchildren towards exams andmaking it a joyful activity. He alsohighlighted that the campaign willentail Live Streaming of Q & A
Session with renowned experts,psychologists; Counsellorsthrough Facebook/Twitter/Youtube to enable students tointeract with experts and to reducetheir exam stress.
Senior Technical Expert, Mr.Paresh Shah highlighted on theobjective of Pariksha Parva. Hepresented a background on theactivities undertaken underPariksha Parva and briefly spokeon the functions of NationalCommission for Protection of ChildRights (NCPCR) and SCPCR atlength.
Clinical Psychologist, Dr.Sonam Ongmu Lassopa spoke onunderstanding and helpingstudents deal with exam stress.Joint Commissioner, (Technical-Disability), Dr. M. Chettri briefedon understanding of childpsychology and support.
to be more determined andcompetitive.
Thereafter, Minister Mr.Sharma visited the StockmanCentre of AH&VS at Berthangwherein he interacted with thestaff and urged them to extendbest level of services. He alsoenquired availability of medicinesand motivated them to deliverrequired services on time to saveanimal lives on which the incomeof farmer depends.
Assistant Prof. GovernmentSanskrit College, Samdong, KhemLall Sharma; Assistant Prof. Satiya,Government Sanskrit College,Samdong Mr. Padam Bahadur
Poudeli; Mr. Karma Tashi Bhutia(PGT Bhutia), Legship SeniorSecondary School; Assistant Prof.SIHNS (Sheda) Pangthang Taktse,Mr. Neydup Bhutia; Ms. GeetaSharma, Senior Lecturer, DIET,Gangtok; Ms.Tenzing ChodenBhutia, PGT English andMs.Tenzing Uden Bhutia, PGT(Bhutia).
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Aadhaar enrollment center inaugurated
Office of the Superintending EngineerWater Resources & River Development
Department,Government of Sikkim
Bid No: NHP-04 Online Tender-01 of 2019-20.E-Procurement Notice
Assignment Title: “Hiring of agency for providing services oftechnical experts/ Incremental Staff for
the SPMU Office.The Superintending Engineer, State Project Monitoring Unit, Water
Resources and River Development Department, Government ofSikkim, invites eligible registered Suppliers to indicate their interestin providing the above Services. Complete details are available in thewebsite http://sikkimtender.gov.in.
Superintending Engineer, NHP, SPMU,Sokeythang, Tadong East Sikkim-737 102
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Office of the Joint Registrar (W),Government of Sikkim
Department of CooperationWest Sikkim,737111
Memo No: 834/JRCS/COOP/W. Dated:05.02.2020NOTICE
As per power Confer upon me under the provision of Rule 71 and Sub rule (1) and (2) of SikkimCooperative Societies Rule 1981, It is hereby informed to all concerns that the Liquidation proceeding isinitiated against the following Societies:
Sl. Name of Society Registration NoNo01 Thingling Khechuperi Registered GOS/COOP/2010-11/115/JRCS (W) of
Contractors Cooperative Society Ltd Dated: 27.04.2010.02 Lower Bhaluthang Ward No 6 Registered GOS/COOP/2011-12/424/JRCS(W) of
Contractors Cooperative Society Ltd. Dated: 19.03.201103 Upper & Lower Onglop Ward No 3 & 4 GOS/COOP/2010-11/387/JRCS (W) of
Registered Contractors Cooperative Dated: 02.02.2011.Society Ltd.
04 Upper Labdang, Middle Labdang, & GOS/COOP/2010-11/366/JRCS (W) ofLower Labdang Registered Contractors Dated: 11.01.2011.Cooperative Society Ltd.
05 Lingey Sopakha Ward No 6 Educated GOS/COOP/2010-11/644/JRCS(W) ofUnemployed Cooperative Society Ltd Dated: 11.06.2012
Hence, all the stake holders including members, debtors, creditors, nominees, heirs and legalrepresentatives of the deceased members are hereby informed to submit their claim in respect of abovementioned Cooperative Societies Ltd within two months of publication of the notice to the designatedLiquidator at the Cooperation Department Gyalshing West District.
Palden BhutiaARCS -Liquidator
Department of cooperationR.O. No.362/IPR/PUB/Classi/19-20, Dt:11/02/2020 Gyalshing, west Sikkim
PHONE: SECRETARY: 202726Office : 202900
FAX : 03592-205087GANGTOK (SIKKIM)
Urban Development & Housing DepartmentGovernment of Sikkim
No.S(138)GOS/SAN/15/UD & HD /7308 Dated:12/12/20NOTICE INVITING TENDER
This is for information of all concerned that sealed tenders areinvited from individual/registered Organisations for the award ofBazaar contract and Car Parking contract for the Bazaars of Pakyong,Rhenock, Rongli, Melli and Ravangla for the financial year 2020-2021.
The tender documents can be obtained from the office of the BazaarOfficer, Urban Development Department, Gangtok on all working daysfrom 11.00 A.M to 3.00 P.M on payment of prescribed fee of `500/-
1. Date of Issue of forms - 25.02.2020 to 04.03.20202. Date for submission of sealed tender forms - 26.02.2020 to
05.03.2020 from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm.3. Date of Opening of Sealed tender - 05.03.2020 at 3:30 pm
Bazaar OfficerUrban Development & Housing Department
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Education DepartmentGovernment of SikkimNamchi, South District
[email protected]. No: 503/SS/HRDD/S. Dated: 11/02/20
WALK IN INTERVIEWApplications (in prescribed format) from interested and eligible candidates are invited for filling up of
following posts on purely ad-hoc basis on consolidated salary, under Education Department, SouthDistrict, Namchi. The term of appointment will be for an academic session 2020 for PRTs & GTs and forthe post of PGTs it will be upto 31st March 2021:
I POST GRADUATE TEACHERSI. Name of Post Eligibility Criteria SalaryNo.1 English 1. Applicant should possess COI/SSC and2 Nepali preferably be resident of South District.3 Hindi 2. Should have master degree in given subject `25,000/-4 Commerce with minimum 50% marks (45% for Scheduled per month5 History category) from any UGC recognized university. (Consolidated)6 Geography Priority will be given to B.Ed. candidate.7 Sociology However, candidates without having B.Ed. may8 Economics also apply.9 Political Science10 Biology11 Chemistry12 Physics13 MathematicsII. GRADUATE TEACHER
1. Applicant should possess COl/SSC and1 Graduate Teacher preferably be resident of South District.
(Arts) 2. Should have graduate degree in given `18,000/-subject with minimum 50% marks (45% for per monthScheduled category) from any UGC recognized (Consolidated)
2 Graduate Teacher university. Priority will be given to B.Ed.(Science) candidates.
3. Preference will be given STET/TET Passedcandidate.4. However, candidate having B.Ed. degree only
3 Graduate Teacher can apply for GT (Arts) and GT (Science)(Maths) respectively. For Graduate Teacher (Maths)
candidates without having B.Ed. degree mayalso apply.
III. PRIMARY TEACHER1. Applicant should possess COl/SSC andpreferably be resident of South District. `15,000/-
1. Primary Teacher 2. Should have Class XII pass with minimum 50% per monthmarks (45% for Scheduled category) from any (Consolidated)recognized board. Priority will be given toD.El.Ed./TET passed candidates.
* Application form (in prescribed format) are made available at District Education Office, NamchiSouth Sikkim from 14th February 2020 during office hour.* Last date of submission of application form is: 21st February 2020.* The date for walk in interview for the post of Primary Teachers and PGTs will be on: 23rd February2020 and for GTs, it will be on 24th February 2020.* Venue of interview: District Education Office, Namchi South Sikkim* Time: 10:00 am onwards.
Joint DirectorR.O. No.366/IPR/PUB/Classi/19-20(ii), Dt:13/02/2020 Education Department/South
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Gangtok, February 11: The 48th
Board meeting of Sikkim StateCo-operative Union (SICUN) washeld today at the Conference Hallof Union Building,Assam Lingzeywith the objective to stimulateco-operative movement in thestate.
The meeting was chaired byChairman, SICUN Mr. L.P. Kafleyand was also attended by theBoard of Directors, CEO Mr. KarmaG. Bhutia, Executive Officer, Mr.
Phadung Bhutia, representativesfrom concerned Departments andMembers of SICUN.
The main agenda of themeeting was to strengthenco-operative movement bydiscussing core issues. Themeeting discussed in length on theagenda of creating a congenialenvironment to encourageco-operative movement in theState.
Chairman Mr. L.P. Kafley
Gangtok, February 11: MLA(Namcheybong)-cum-Advisor,Excise Department, Mr. Em PrasadSharma took over his office atState Guest House below TNA,today.
The Secretary, Excise alongwith the officials welcomed Mr.Em Prasad Sharma to his newoffice which was later followed bygeneral meeting with the officialschaired by the Advisor.
The Secretary appraised the
Advisor regarding various issuespertaining to the department.
The Advisor also shared hisexperiences regarding goodgovernance and best practiceswhich can be adopted for efficientand smooth functioning of thedepartment.
Further, Mr. Sharma solicitedco-operation from the officials andassured his full support for futureendeavours.
Board meeting of SICUN held
briefed about the funding positionof SICUN. He announced thatSICUN will soon be coming up withawareness programme in all thefour districts so that people will beaware about fundamentals ofco-operative and businessdevelopment.
Further, he emphasized ontaking co-operative movementvery seriously in the state.
Advisor Excise Deptt. takes charge ofoffice
Gangtok, February 12: The NorthEast Zone Cultural Centre,Dimapur, Ministry of Culture,Government of India, incollaboration with CultureDepartment, Government of Sikkimorganized a two day Border AreaProgramme (Indo -China Border) -Sikkim 2020 i.e. February 12-13 atKupup and Gnathang East Sikkim.Garrison liaison Officer, Mr. T.J.Singh was the chief guest and theprogramme was also attended byLt. Col. Ajit, Major Vikash KumarRana, Capt. J. K. Sharma, Capt.Munish and Lt Taranjeet Singh asspecial guests. Mr.Nima Sherpa
Culture Deptt. organises Border AreaProgramme
Village Administrator, officials fromCulture Department and Armypersonals and their families alsowitnessed the programme atKupup.
The programme was aninitiative by NEZCC and culturaltroops from five states like Sikkim,Odisha, Nagaland, Punjab andManipur participated in theprogramme at the Community HallKupup. The chief guest Mr. T.J.Singh presented token ofappreciation to all the participatingTroupes from the North EastStates.
National
New Delhi, February 10 (PIB):The Ministry of Health andFamily Welfare (MoHFW)conducted the tenth round ofNational Deworming Day (NDD),today. This will be followed by themop-up day on February 17, 2020.
As part of this campaign,children and adolescents aged 1-19 years are being administeredAlbendazole (400 mg) acrossgovernment, government-aidedschools, anganwadis, privateschools and other educationalinstitutions.
The NDD is implementedwith an objective to reduce theprevalence of Soil TransmittedHelminths (STH), commonly calledthe parasitic intestinal worms,among all children andadolescents. Infections with themain STH – roundworm, whipwormand hookworms – contribute to50.1 lakh disability adjusted life-years (DALYs) worldwide (WHO,2010). One DALY can be thoughtof as one lost "healthy" year froma life. In India, over 22 crore childrenunder 14 years are at risk of STHinfections (WHO, 2017). Launchedin 2015, the NDD is the largestpublic health programmeimplemented on a single dayreaching crores of children andadolescents through two NDDrounds every year.
This year today, 19 statestook up activities to reach 9.35crore of the target population.NDD will be observed in 34 States/UTs over the next weeks and is
expected to reach an estimated 30crore of the target population.
Implemented incollaboration with the Ministry ofWomen and Child Developmentand Ministry of Human ResourceDevelopment, NDD is a keyintervention of Anemia MuktBharat. Its success and impact liein convergence with the SwachhBharat Mission. NDD presentsopportunities to further policydialogue on health and nutritionas a way of supplementing effortsunder POSHAN Abhiyaan.
In preparation for the NDDround today, Anganwadi workersand teachers are trained oncommunity mobilization andadministration of dewormingtablet. ASHAs, PRI members andyouth volunteers engage in theprogram for communitymobilization and awareness aboutthe programme.
Deworming throughAlbendazole is an evidence-based, globally-accepted, effectivesolution used to control worminfections in all children. However,it can have minor side effects andsome children, especially thosewith high worm infections, mightexperience nausea, mild abdominalpain, vomiting, diarrhea, andfatigue.
Comprehensive adverseevent protocols are in place by theMinistry of Health and FamilyWelfare to safeguard from theseoccurrences.
Ministry of Health & Family Welfareconducts tenth round of NationalDeworming Day
