The Meghalaya government has started distributing mobile phones to Anganwadi workers across remote areas of the state. The move aims to tackle communication and monitoring challenges in far-flung districts, especially in the Khasi and Jaiñtia Hills.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the initiative on Tuesday during a welfare program held at North-Eastern Hill University. The digital tools, he said, will help frontline workers strengthen the delivery of nutrition and health schemes at the grassroots.
“With technology reshaping governance, empowering our frontline workers is key to better outcomes for children and women,” said Sangma.
The mobile phone distribution is part of a larger welfare push that includes the CM CAREs scheme, laying foundation stones for a Children’s Home in Nongstoin and a One Stop Center at Ganesh Das Hospital to support women affected by violence.
Additionally, the government handed out water filters to Anganwadi centres and skill training certificates to women in Shillong and Jowai.