NAYAGARH, November 26, 2025 (Report: Ramakrushna Rath) — The District Collector, Mr. Akshaya Sunil Agrawal, chaired a crucial joint review meeting today. The meeting focused on the performance of the Health and Women and Child Development Departments. The Collector emphasized the need for improving maternal and child health indicators across the district. 
Collector Agrawal strongly instructed all attending health officials to ensure that all government programs reach the public effectively. He stressed that the district must secure a top rank at the state level for its health performance. The Collector directed the health department to enhance the implementation of key initiatives.
Another serious concern raised was the declining sex ratio, which indicates a worrying drop in the number of female children. Collector Agrawal called this a "disturbing issue." To address this, he issued two strong directives:
Conduct raids and surveillance on various ultrasound clinics to prevent illegal pre-natal sex determination.
Launch widespread awareness campaigns to educate the public on the importance of the girl child.
Mr. Ashish Kumar Mohanty, the District Child and Reproductive Health Officer, expertly managed and coordinated the entire review meeting proceedings. The Collector's strong directives mark a significant push towards better public health outcomes in the district.
Collector Agrawal strongly instructed all attending health officials to ensure that all government programs reach the public effectively. He stressed that the district must secure a top rank at the state level for its health performance. The Collector directed the health department to enhance the implementation of key initiatives.
Tackling Anemia in High-Priority Blocks
A major point of discussion was the prevalence of anemia among pregnant and lactating mothers. The Collector specifically highlighted the blocks of Dashpalla, Gania, and Bhapur as areas needing immediate and focused intervention. He called for concrete, multi-pronged steps to combat anemia in these high-priority zones.
Strengthening Ground-Level Implementation
Mr. Agrawal also directed officials to significantly improve the management of routine activities at the grassroots level. This includes events like Mamata Diwas and Immunization Day. He mandated that both block-level and district-level officers must conduct rigorous supervision and monitoring of these crucial programs. This active oversight will ensure quality service delivery at every village and community health center.Focus on Reducing Mortality and Preventing Gender Imbalance
The Collector emphasized the critical need to reduce maternal and child mortality rates. He instructed officials to provide continuous training and regular review sessions for all ASHA workers and other health functionaries. Their consistent upskilling is vital for saving lives.Another serious concern raised was the declining sex ratio, which indicates a worrying drop in the number of female children. Collector Agrawal called this a "disturbing issue." To address this, he issued two strong directives:
Conduct raids and surveillance on various ultrasound clinics to prevent illegal pre-natal sex determination.
Launch widespread awareness campaigns to educate the public on the importance of the girl child.
Attendance and Management
The meeting saw wide participation from key officials. Those present included the Chief District Medical Officer, Dr. Sushant Das, the District Social Welfare Officer, officers from other related departments, all Block Community Health Center Officers, and all district and block-level officials of the National Health Mission (NHM). Additionally, all Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) from every block attended the session.
Mr. Ashish Kumar Mohanty, the District Child and Reproductive Health Officer, expertly managed and coordinated the entire review meeting proceedings. The Collector's strong directives mark a significant push towards better public health outcomes in the district.
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