Early Times Report
KATHUA, Nov 6: As part of the ongoing Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwara 2026 (November 1–15), a series of community outreach and awareness activities were organised across 31 Panchayats of Kathua district, today.
The events were held in tribal habitations, focusing on education, healthcare, nutrition, livelihood opportunities and various government welfare schemes aimed at the socio-economic empowerment of tribal communities.
The activities focused on sensitising tribal residents about the importance of education, school enrolment, regular attendance and girls' education. Awareness was also imparted on preventive healthcare, personal hygiene, sanitation, maternal and child health, balanced nutrition and healthy dietary practices.
Special emphasis was laid on creating awareness about livelihood generation through skill development, self-employment, entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture and allied activities. Community members were also informed about various government welfare schemes pertaining to education, healthcare, social security, employment, housing and financial assistance, along with the procedures for availing benefits under eligible schemes.
The outreach activities were conducted through educational institutions, Anganwadi Centres, health institutions and community-level platforms across the identified Panchayats, ensuring wider participation and dissemination of information among tribal communities.
The Anganwadi Centres actively organised awareness activities focusing on nutrition, maternal and child healthcare, hygiene and community participation. Health institutions also conducted awareness programmes to promote preventive healthcare and healthy living practices.
The programmes witnessed active participation from students, teachers, Anganwadi workers, health functionaries and local residents, providing a platform for interaction, dissemination of information and awareness about various developmental initiatives and welfare measures. |
