PMC Reviews Women And Child Welfare Schemes, Plans New Health And Economic Initiatives
The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Monday reviewed the implementation of various women and child welfare schemes and discussed proposals for new initiatives aimed at improving the health, education and economic empowerment of women and children. The review meeting was chaired by Women and Child Welfare Committee chairperson Mamta Pritam Mhatre at the civic headquarters on August 10.…
The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) held a meeting on August 10 to evaluate the women and child welfare schemes and plan new initiatives to enhance the health, education, and economic empowerment of women and children. The review, chaired by Mamta Pritam Mhatre, included officials from various departments and members of the Women’s Health and Maternal-Child Health Promotion Scheme.
Officials discussed setting up Hirkani rooms, increasing financial assistance for cancer patients, and ensuring beneficiaries can access other schemes like scholarships and admission assistance for orphaned children and single women. The PMC also planned a 'Modak and Puranpoli Festival 2026' to support women-led enterprises and entrepreneurs.
Preparing for the 'Shravan Mahotsav 2026' cultural program was part of the meeting's agenda, with guidance provided by Additional Municipal Commissioner Maheshkumar Meghmale to ensure the effective implementation of welfare schemes. The review aimed to strengthen existing programs while identifying new interventions to address the needs of women and children in PMC.
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