Department of Women and Child Development, Hojai, Assam

11/03/2026

Capacity Building Programme on PC&PNDT (Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques)

Date: 10/03/2026
Venue: New Community Hall, O/o the District Commissioner, Hojai, Srimanta Sankardev Nagar

The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994, is an Indian law enacted to curb female foeticide and stop the misuse of prenatal diagnostic technology for s*x determination. It bans pre-conception/prenatal s*x selection and regulates genetic clinics/ultrasound machines, with strict penalties for violations. It works alongside Women and Child Development initiatives like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao to improve the child s*x ratio, promoting gender equality, and ensuring safety for girls.

The programme was graced by the presence of Dr Bibhuti Handique ACS, Assistant Commissioner, Hojai.
Sri Nileswar Ray, District Social Welfare Officer, Hojai; Dr Sumona Naiding, Joint Director of Health Services, Hojai; Dr Basudev Malakar, Superintendent, District Civil Hospital cm Additional Chief Medical & Health Officer (FW), Hojai; District Child Protection Officer; Representatives from the District Legal Services Authority; Child Development Project Officer (all); DPM and BPMs (NHM), Hojai; One Stop Centre officials; POSHAN officials; DHEW officials; and other Resource Persons were also present at the said programme.

The participants of the programme included various Lab Technicians, Supervisors, ANMs, ASHAs, Anganwadi Workers, and Anganwadi Helpers.

During the programme, resource persons delivered informative sessions on various aspects of the PC & PNDT Act, including the following:
1. Overview of the PC & PNDT Act – Background, objectives, and the need for the Act
2. Brief introduction to the 1994 Act
3. Form F and record-keeping procedures
4. Role of the District Administration, Health Department, and Women & Child Development Department
5. Punishments and offences under the Act
6. Role of the Appropriate Authority in implementation and enforcement
7. Monitoring mechanisms and the role of ASHA, Anganwadi Workers, and Supervisors in preventing s*x selection

The programme emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among departments and frontline workers to ensure strict implementation of the Act.

The participants actively participated in all the sessions.

11/03/2026

Date: 09/03/2026
Venue: New Community Hall, O/o the District Commissioner, Hojai, Srimanta Sankardev Nagar

International Women's Day was celebrated by the Department of Women & Child Development in collaboration with the District Administration, Hojai.
The programme was graced by the esteemed presence of Shri Bidyut Bikash Bhagawati, ACS, District Commissioner, Hojai; Smt Puja Das, ADC, ACS; Shri Bibhuti Handique, AC, Branch Officer, WCD; Dy.SP, Hojai; Joint Director of Health Services; Representatives from DLSA; District Child Protection Officer; One Stop Centre officials; and the District Social Welfare Officer, and all Child Development Project Officers were also present.
The event highlighted the importance of women’s empowerment and recognized the contributions of women working at the grassroots level for community development.
The event witnessed active participation from Supervisors, Anganwadi Workers (AWW), Self-Help Group (SHG) members, the POSHAN Team, and the DHEW (District Hub for Empowerment of Women) Team.

06/03/2026

Date: 06/03/2026

Swachhata Pakhwada is a 15-day nationwide cleanliness campaign in India, under the Swachh Bharat Mission, during which various government ministries, departments, and organizations dedicate a "fortnight" (15 days) to sanitation and hygiene activities.

In observance of the Swachhata Pakhwada, a cleanliness drive was carried out at the O/o CDPO, Jugijan ICDS Project, and Donki Gaon 2 Anganwadi Centre.

06/03/2026

Date: 26/02/2026
Venue: Radha Nagar Community Hall

An awareness programme was organised on Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat. Officials from the Child Helpline Unit, ICDS Project Supervisors, Anganwadi Workers (AWW), ASHA Workers, school teachers, community members, and DHEW members were present at the programme.

A detailed session was conducted on the Child Marriage Prohibition Act, including the reporting mechanism. The provisions of the POCSO Act were also discussed. The programme aimed to sensitise the community and strengthen collective efforts to prevent child marriage and protect children’s rights.

06/03/2026

Date: 26/02/2026
Venue: Radha Nagar Panchayat Office

A Mahila Sabha was organized.
Supervisors of Jugijan ICDS Project, Anganwadi Workers (AWW), Anganwadi Helpers (AWH), SHG members, ASHA workers, and community members were present.

The meeting included discussions on the composition of the Mahila Sabha and the roles and responsibilities of its members. Awareness was provided on Domestic Violence, cybercrime, women-centric schemes, and important helpline numbers. The session was interactive, with active participation from the attendees.

26/02/2026

Date: 25/02/2026
Venue: Donki Gaon-2 Anganwadi Centre

A Medical Screening Camp under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) was successfully conducted in collaboration with the health officials from the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Hojai.

The health team carried out comprehensive health check-ups of children to identify and address the 4Ds —
Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental delays — ensuring timely referral and intervention for better child health and well-being.

25/02/2026

Date: 24/02/2026
Venue: Nilbagan Girls M.E. School, Jugijan Block, Hojai

The Governor Assam Kishori Samman Sankalp programme was conducted.
The initiative focuses on empowering adolescent girls by strengthening their legal awareness and deepening their understanding of pressing social issues through interactive and participatory learning.

Key Highlights & Activities:

1. Awareness Sessions:
Expert-led sessions were conducted to sensitize students on important legal and social concerns, including:
• Prevention of child marriage
• Identification and prevention of human trafficking
• Key provisions of the POCSO Act, 2012

2. Interactive Learning & Engagement:
To ensure better understanding and active participation, students took part in engaging activities:

a) Problem Tree Exercise: Students collaboratively created and painted a “Problem Tree” to visually explore the root causes and harmful consequences of child marriage.

b) Educational Game – “Xunali Xujugor Jal”: Students participated in a specially designed game that demonstrated the deceptive tactics used in human trafficking and educated them on how to stay alert and safe.

3. Formation of Kishori Got:
As a step toward sustained empowerment and peer leadership, a Kishori Got group was formally formed in the school. The group will serve as a platform for adolescent girls to discuss issues, support one another, build leadership skills, and act as ambassadors against child marriage and trafficking in their community.

The programme was highly interactive, and it encouraged students to think critically, ask questions, and express their views confidently.

24/02/2026

Date: 24/02/2026
Venue: O/o Child Development Project Officer, Lanka ICDS Project

A Medical Screening Camp under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) was successfully conducted in collaboration with the health officials from the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Hojai.

The health team carried out comprehensive health check-ups of children to identify and address the 4Ds —
Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental delays — ensuring timely referral and intervention for better child health and well-being.

24/02/2026

Date: 23/02/2026
Venue: BMB High School, Lumding

Officials from the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) visited the school as Resource Persons under the Assam Kishori Samman Sankalp Programme.

During the session, they sensitized students to digital literacy, cyber safety, and digital violence, empowering them to use digital platforms responsibly and safely. The interactive programme builds informed, confident, digitally aware young minds.

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

Newspaper coverage of the Foundation laying ceremony for the new office building of O/o the DSWO, Hojai.

22/02/2026

Date: 21/02/2025

It was a historic day for the Department of Women and Child Development, Hojai, as the Foundation Stone for the new Office of the District Social Welfare Officer was ceremonially laid at Srimanta Sankardeva Nagar.

The foundation was laid by the Hon’ble MLA of Hojai LAC, Shri Ramkrishna Ghosh, in the gracious presence of the Hon’ble District Commissioner of Hojai, Shri Bidyut Bikash Bhagwati. The District Social Welfare Officer, Child Development Project Officers, and other officials were also present on the occasion, marking the beginning of a new chapter of growth and development.

A memorable milestone for all!