A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) was held today under the chairmanship of Shri H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, Union Territory, Chandigarh-cum-Chairman, Chandigarh Housing Board.

An AYUSH Camp and a PMMVY Camp were also organized at Mauli Colony for pregnant and lactating women.

The activities aimed to strengthen awareness at the community level and promote healthy dietary practices, prevention of anaemia, maternal and child health, and access to government welfare schemes during Poshan Maah 2026.

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At the Kajheri Anganwadi Circle, a demonstration on the preparation of a healthy and balanced “Poshan Thali” was organised.

Speaking as the chief guest at the first anniversary function of the Senior Journalists Forum at the Law Auditorium in Sector 37, Chandigarh, Kataria issued a stern warning that Station House Officers (SHOs) and field staff will face direct administrative action if illegal drugs continue to be sold within their jurisdictions after the cut-off date.

Under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority and the guidance of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, Chief Justice-cum-Patron-in-Chief, State Legal Services Authority, U.T. Chandigarh, and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Anoop Chitkara, Executive Chairman, State Legal Services Authority, U.T. Chandigarh, a National Lok Adalat was organised today at the District Courts Complex, Sector 43, Chandigarh.

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During the camp, workers were informed about the financial assistance, healthcare benefits and social security schemes available to registered beneficiaries. Officials explained the eligibility criteria, registration procedure and documents required to avail these benefits.

The Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme, organised by MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, under the special theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, was held at Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45-B, Chandigarh, with enthusiastic participation of students and youth.

चंडीगढ़ प्रशासन के समाज कल्याण, महिला एवं बाल विकास विभाग द्वारा सेक्टर-25 स्थित बाल पर्यवेक्षण गृह, विशेष गृह एवं बालकों के लिए सुरक्षित स्थान तथा सेक्टर-15 स्थित बालिकाओं के लिए स्नेहालय एवं विशिष्ट दत्तक ग्रहण अभिकरण का राज्य स्तरीय निरीक्षण किया गया। इन संस्थानों में क्रमशः विधि से संघर्षरत बच्चों तथा देखभाल एवं संरक्षण की आवश्यकता वाले बच्चों को आश्रय प्रदान किया जाता है।

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Prof. (Dr.) Bhola Ram Gurjar, Director, NITTTR Chandigarh, was the Chief Guest.

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During the meeting, the Chief Secretary directed all Administrative Secretaries to ensure efficient and optimum utilisation of budgetary allocations, with particular emphasis on preventing the lapse of funds at the end of the financial year.

Addressing and motivating the participants, Dr. Palika Arora, Mission Director, Chandigarh Skill Development Mission, encouraged them to participate with confidence, demonstrate their skills and strive for excellence.

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The programme was graced by Dr. Ajeet Sidana, Joint Director, GRIID, who addressed the gathering and briefed everyone about the Tele-MANAS mental health helpline and the AASHA helpline, emphasising the importance of reaching out for professional and emotional support during times of crisis.

The Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh, in collaboration with NGO Parivartan, observed World Suicide Prevention Day today on the GMCH campus