Around 200 state & district officials have already been trained in SBC in past years with support from UNICEF and ROSHNI- Lady Irwin College, Delhi.The Training on Rolling out of Water Quality Testing through Field Testing Kits was also held for all the Resource Pool members.

Shri Mukesh Chandra Sahu, PS to Govt.of Assam, Shri Gauri Shankar Sarmah, Director, DoWCD, dignitaries from UNICEF Assam, Jal Jeevan Mission among others were present at the event. Saksham Anganwadi functionaries across the state will be trained using the modules.

ToT meet2025 was held on 19th aug at Guwahati, where the participants-Resource Pool members from all ICDS projects of the state participated . Further, WCD, Assam in collaboration with UNICEF released two training modules on social & behaviour change in context of nutrition

✨ The Directorate of W&CD celebrated the 79th Independence Day with pride. 🇮🇳 Director Shri Gauri Shankar Sharma hoisted the National Flag, followed by 🌸 cultural performances by State Bal Bhavan children, whose melodious songs & graceful acts 🎶 filled the occasion with joy.

Kudos to DLTF Nagaon for rescuing 3 children from child labour.

It is hoped that all the officers will carry out their responsibilities with sincerity and dedication for the welfare of society and the people. @himantabiswa @AjantaNeog @MinistryWCD

Along with Director and other higher officers of the department were attended the closing session, delivered a concluding address, and motivated the officers to become capable and dedicated on there field.

On 21st June, the officers celebrated International Yoga Day along with other officials of the department. On the final day, Shri Mukesh Sahu, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam,

The officers also visited various institutions including the NRC (Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre), GMCH, Anganwadi Centres, State Home for Women in Jalukbari, One Stop Center, and Women Helpline. Senior officers explained the functions and roles of each institution in detail.

Each day of the programme began with yoga sessions, followed by training on key departmental subjects such as Anganwadi Services, Mission Shakti, ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education), and office operations.

The programme was inaugurated by Shri Partha Pratim Mazumdar, IAS, Secretary to the Government of Assam, Women and Child Development Department. He also encouraged the newly appointed officers during the event.

A six-day Orientation Programme was organized by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Assam, for the newly appointed Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) at the Assam Administrative Staff College from 16th to 21st June, 2025.

On the last day, International Yoga day was celebrated with them along with other WCD Department Officials. We are hopeful that in the coming days, everyone will do their duties for the benefit of the society and the public. @himantabiswa @AjantaNeog @MinistryWCD

Anganwadi Services, Mission Shakti, ECCE, Office Activities etc. They were also visited NRC (Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre), GMCH, Anganwadi Centre, State Home for Women Jalukbari and briefly explained functions of each centres by Senior Officials.

The programme was inaugurated by Partha Pratim Mazumder, IAS, Secretary to the Government of Assam, Women and Child Development Department. Each day of the programme started with Yoga session and training given to trainee officers on the important topics of the Department like

Senior officials from various departments, including Principal Secretary Shri Mukesh Chandra Sahu, Secretary Shri Partha Pratim Mazumdar, Director Shri Gauri Shankar Sharma, Additional Director Shri Satyajyoti Baruah, along with many others, participated in this meaningful event.

Renowned social activist and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Sunitha Krishnan was specially invited as an expert speaker. A special screening of her film "Daini", based on the issue of witch-hunting, was also held during the event.

✨ Glimpses of those radiant days when childhood was painted in joy 🎨🌈🧒🏻💫 @himantabiswa @AjantaNeog #InternationalDayofPlay (June 11)

Remember, play is not a luxury; it’s a right. @himantabiswa @AjantaNeog @MinistryWCD #InternationalDayOfPlay #ChoosePlayEveryday

A heartfelt thank you to everyone, especially our AWWs, supervisors, parents, and community members, who created spaces for play even amidst challenges. Let’s continue to nurture environments where every child has the right to play every day.