In Ladakh, in a recent meeting at the LAHDC Conference Hall in Kargil, Commissioner Secretary for Social Welfare, Padma Angmo, conducted a comprehensive review of various Social Welfare initiatives. The session focused on projects under the Social Development Programme (SDP), Central Sponsored Schemes (CSS), Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), and Union Territory-run initiatives.<br />'' <br />''During the meeting, special attention was given to the District Drug De-Addiction Center, with directives issued to ensure strict adherence to guidelines for effective implementation. Ms Padma Angmo emphasized the timely disbursement of non-institutional funds under Mission Vatsalya and urged for the prompt clearance of financial obligations.<br />'' <br />''Notably, the Commissioner Secretary directed for the timely clearance of wages for staff, Anganwadi workers, and outsourced personnel before January 26. The meeting concluded with Ms Angmo seeking suggestions from participants to shape future social welfare plans in the region.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">A detailed presentation covered various aspects including expenditure status under centrally sponsored schemes, the supplementary nutrition program, SDP-related works, progress of Old Age Homes, and the status of schemes like Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). Officials from ICDS, Social/Tribal Welfare, Child Protection, and other relevant departments actively participated in the meeting.</span><br />