Sakhi-One Stop Centre (OSC) and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) under the Department of Social Welfare, Peren, organised an Awareness Seminar at Police New Reserve, Peren Town on 15th of October 2020.

The program was led by Women Coordinator, Police Baptist Church, Recasile. District Coordinator, PMMVY cell Peren District, Keyizieteing Ndang gave a brief introduction about the PMMVY scheme and also spoke on the importance of getting timely medical checkup during pregnancy and after childbirth. Ndang in his speech said consumption of alcohol and use of tobacco during pregnancy increases the chance of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disability. He also dwelt on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 (six) months after childbirth and its advantages and the importance of timely vaccination and how it helps in reducing infant mortality rate.

Akosi Khate, IT Staff Sakhi-One Stop Centre (OSC), gave a brief highlight about what OSC and 181 are, its functions and the services they provide. He also spoke on the 10 (Ten) legal rights of women and how women should be aware of them to stand up for themselves in the future.

Pastor Police Baptist Church Peren, Dr. Hiazuheing Ndang thanked the Social Welfare team for coming and enlightening the police community on the various schemes the Government is providing to help Women in the society.

Case Worker Sakhi-One Stop Centre, Peheilusile Haisobe and Counsellor, Sakhi-One Stop Centre, Grace Newmai enlightened the police personnel about the various schemes for women, Sakhi-One Stop Centre, Women Helpline 181, 10 (Ten) legal rights for women and how to avail the services provided.