The Divisional Child Development, Gender Network, Mental Health Federation, and Drug Prevention committee meeting was successfully held on 08.10.2026 at the Divisional Secretariat conference hall, chaired by the Divisional Secretary, Mrs.Namasivayam Sathiyananthi, at the Manmunai West Divisional Secretariat.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Mr K Aruljothy, an officer from the National Child Protection Authority, the Administrative Officer for Grama Niladharis, Grama Niladharis, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office officers, police officers, and Divisional Secretariat officers, among others.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Measures to reduce school dropouts.
- Accelerating the process of obtaining birth registrations for students.
- Strengthening awareness regarding gender based violence.
- Counseling and coordinated actions to prevent domestic violence.
- Initiatives to prevent underage marriages.
- Protection and rehabilitation measures for children vulnerable to drug addiction.
- Progress and future activities of the Saroja Project
Discussions were also held regarding the Arththa Programme and information concerning selected beneficiaries, as well as the beneficiaries selected for the Thiviyatta Saviyak housing scheme.
