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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul met with Union Minister Annapurna Devi in New Delhi on October 6. Pul demanded more federal backing to bolster state programs for child protection, nutrition, and early childhood care. She pushed for expanded opportunities for women and adolescent girls while tightening safety and well-being systems. The state wants more reach.
Pul reaffirmed the state government commitment to ensuring welfare schemes hit targets at the grassroots level. She thanked the central government for its support of anganwadi workers, helpers, and ASHA workers. These individuals deliver essential services to local communities. The official release on Wednesday confirmed the details.
Minister Devi praised the recent Agan Milan Sewa Sammelan held in Arunachal Pradesh. This event honored the frontline staff serving the region. She specifically "acknowledged the contribution of frontline workers to the delivery of women and child welfare services." Both leaders agreed that these field workers drive the success of welfare initiatives across the state.
Updated at 7th October 2026 at 10:30pm
Following the sit down, Pul confirmed that Devi promised full cooperation to address the specific concerns raised during the talks. The state minister noted that the Union government remains committed to supporting these efforts to improve how services hit the ground.
Pul also touted the need for tighter Centre state coordination to help bolster the reach of these welfare programs. She thanked the Union minister for providing clear guidance on strategies to push women led development across the state.
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