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Odisha CM Urges Fathers to Actively Engage in Childcare and Nutrition
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News18•29-09-2026, 19:00
Odisha CM Urges Fathers to Actively Engage in Childcare and Nutrition
- •Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the government's push for fathers to take an active role in childcare and nutrition, aiming for a well-nourished state.
- •Speaking at 'Angan Ka Utsav', Majhi highlighted schemes improving nutritional status for women and children, encouraging fathers' participation alongside mothers.
- •He stressed the importance of fathers' involvement during the critical first 1,000 days of a child's life and other family members in childcare.
- •Majhi lauded Anganwadi workers, helpers, ANMs, and ASHA workers for their grassroots efforts, which have significantly reduced infant and maternal mortality rates in Odisha.
- •The Chief Minister noted that 40% of the state's budget is allocated for women-centric initiatives like Subhadra Yojana and Lakhyapati Didi, and distributed school kits and felicitated fathers and workers at the event.
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated that the government is encouraging fathers to take an active role alongside mothers in childcare and nutrition to build a well-nourished state. During the 'Angan Ka Utsav' event, the chief minister specifically felicitated participating fathers who presented healthy food.
At least 40 percent of Odisha's total budget is earmarked for women, supporting various welfare initiatives across the state.
Odisha is implementing several women-centric schemes, including Subhadra Yojana, Lakhyapati Didi, Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana, and Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana.