Several measures taken for welfare of women and children: Minister

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 16:59 [IST]

Bhopal, Feb 22 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Kusum Mehdele today told the assembly that the government had initiated several measures for the development of women and children.

Replying to supplementary questions raised by Mr Satyadeo Katare (Congress), Ms Mehdele said her department was implementing the points as announced in the Governor's address.

Several announcements had been implemented, while the procedure was underway for others. These announcements will be fully implemented before the government completes its tenure.

Ms Mehdele announced suspending two officials in connection with negligence in a delivery case at Nari Niketan in Ujjain about a month back.

She said a superintendent had been posted at the centre.

UNI

Topics: ASSEMBLY-MP-MEHDELE

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