IMPLEMENTATION OF WOMEN & CHILD WELFARE SCHEMESCM for result-oriented approachStresses strategic planning and execution for tangible outcomes

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has urged officials in the Women and Child Welfare Department to implement schemes with a strategic, result-oriented approach.
During a review meeting at the Secretariat on Friday, Naidu underscored the importance of achieving tangible outcomes through meticulous planning and execution.
The CM assessed the progress of various programmes under Mission Vatsalya, including initiatives for women’s empowerment, maternal and infant mortality reduction, and child protection. The review also covered schemes supporting pregnant and lactating mothers, as well as nutrition programs for children. Naidu inquired about the status of specific schemes like Balamrutham, Amrita Hastam, Gorumudda, Giri Gorumudda, and Bala Sanjeevani, all launched in 2014.
Officials reported that Andhra Pradesh has 55,607 Anganwadi centres, comprising 48,770 main centres and 6,837 mini centres, with 8,311 located in tribal areas. They noted that during the Telugu Desam Party’s tenure from 2014 to 2019, efforts began to construct 12,496 centres, of which 6,119 were completed by 2019 and an additional 2,800 are still under construction. However, in the last five years, construction efforts have lagged. The previous YSRCP government sanctioned 2,048 new Anganwadi centres but completed only 18. Additionally, 14,597 centres lack toilets, and 8,455 are without electricity.
Naidu directed officials to enhance infrastructure at Anganwadi centres using both central and state funds. He also stressed the need for more women’s hostels across the state and encouraged innovative programmes to boost the department’s performance.
He called for a clear focus on achieving measurable results within a year, ensuring that the impact of the schemes is visible and substantial. The CM also highlighted the importance of leveraging central schemes effectively.