Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired the meeting of the District Appropriate Authority Committee (DAC) under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC & PNDT) Act, followed by a District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) meeting to review the implementation of National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP).
During the DAC meeting, it was informed that Kathua has recorded a sex ratio of 958, the best figure achieved by the district in the last nine years. It was revealed that a total of 20 ultrasound facilities, including 06 in Government health institutions and 14 in private institutions are running in the district.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Vijay Raina informed that designated teams are conducting frequent inspections of ultrasound centres to ensure compliance with the provisions of the PC & PNDT Act. The meeting also discussed strengthening surveillance against malpractice and illegal sex determination, including the use of decoy operations wherever required.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned authorities to remain proactive, conduct regular inspections and ensure strict adherence to the prescribed rules and procedures. He made it clear that no illegal activity or violation of the Act would be permitted.
Later, the DC reviewed the implementation of the National Tobacco Control Programme, including action taken and progress towards declaring 40 Gram Panchayats as Tobacco-Free Panchayats. BDO Headquarters informed the meeting that the process is underway and efforts are being made to expedite it.
The DC called for intensified enforcement against tobacco use in public places and directed the concerned departments to conduct regular drives and take strict action against violations.
The meeting also reviewed the use of the Tobacco-Free Educational Institution (ToFEI) App in educational institutions. The DC stressed regular monitoring, effective enforcement and coordinated efforts to achieve the objectives of the tobacco control programme. ASP Sunil Kesar, Medical Superintendent Dr Neeraj Nagpal, BMOs and other concerned officers attended the meeting.