Functioning of institutions for women, kids reviewed

Chandigarh, September 26

The Board of Directors of the Chandigarh Child and Women Development Corporation, in a meeting held today, reviewed the functioning of institutions working for the welfare of women and children such as Snehalaya, Senior Citizen Home, Ashiana, Working Women Hostel and Asha Kiran.

The meeting was chaired by Yashpal Garg, chairman of the corporation. It was attended by Navjot Kaur, Managing Director, and Girdhari Lal Jindal, Director, and other officers of the corporation.

The Board appreciated the functioning of these institutions during the Covid-19 pandemic and acknowledged the dedication of those officials who performed their duties round the clock in the welfare of children and senior citizens and did not visit their families for almost 15 days. The Board directed to continue with all required precautions and physical and emotional well-being of inmates to be ensured. — TNS