The West Kameng District Administration, in collaboration with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihood Mission (ArSLM), launched a special initiative called “Amua-Care— a mother-child adoption initiative” at Singchung. The project aims to provide comprehensive support to improve the health conditions of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, the postnatal period, and early childhood.
Inaugurating the event as the Chief Guest, Smti Jumter Ado Glow, wife of TN Glow, HMLA of 6-Thrizino-Buragoan, expressed her appreciation for the initiative and acknowledged the pressing needs of pregnant women in the region.
She also pledged her full support for the growth of the program, adding, “I am willing to provide all necessary assistance to ensure its success.” As a gesture of her commitment, Mrs. Glow donated an amount of 3 lakhs to the SHG Federation as a Revolving Fund.
Deputy Commissioner of Bomdila, Akriti Sagar (IAS), emphasized the challenges many women in remote villages face, such as the lack of accessible medical support and limited awareness of healthcare needs. “Many mothers and pregnant women, especially in interior areas, being busy in their household works., often do not pay attention to their own health which may lead to complications in pregnancies. To address this, we have launched the ‘Amua-Care’ initiative in collaboration with ArSLM, and through the Self-Help Group Federation, we envision providing health facilities to all mothers in the region and help in getting them benefits of government schemes timely by liasioning with concerned departments and helping them to apply for the relevant schemes. These didi’s will adopt the pregnant mothers and infant children and make them aware about medical and nutritional requirements as well as track their ANC checkups. They will also provide psychological support and emergency revolving fund can be utilised in case of any medical emergency. The SHG didi’s will be provided trainings by gynaecologists and nutritional experts to undertake these tasks and diversify in developing nutritional products for these women. An Amua care center shall also be established where women can approach for any kind of help.
ADC Singchung, Murnya Kakki, expressed his gratitude to the District Administration and ArSLM for selecting Singchung as the pilot location for this important project.
Additionally, an Anganwadi centre adoption program was also conducted, where the responsibility for these centers was formally handed over to designated adoptees.
“Amua-Care— a mother-child adoption initiative” is a brain child of West Kamen’s Deputy Commissioner, Akriti Sagar to give health support to mothers and their babies. The word “Amua” in Bugun dialect is “mother”.
The event saw the participation of ZPM Rekha Murphew, HODs, members of the Bugun Welfare Society, PRI members, and the local public.
