Secretary, Social and Tribal Welfare, Padma Angmo inspected Bal Ashram and Nari Niketan hostel in Leh and reviewed the arrangements at these institutions on May 6.

Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has recently written to States and UTs to take necessary actions for the care and protection of children who have become orphans due to COVID-19.

Secretary Padma directed the Hostel Superintendents to ensure regular sanitization of the hostel and adherence to COVID SOPs. She also impressed upon the concerned officials to make requisite preparations for taking in children whose parents have tested positive for COVID-19.

District Social Welfare Officer and the staff of Bal Ashram and Nari Niketan apprised Secretary Padma of the requirement of additional human resources and equipment. Secretary Padma asked the concerned officials for a comprehensive proposal in this regard. She also visited the site for the proposed Girls Hostel and Old Age Home at Saboo Thang.