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Lawngtlai, August 12, 2026: A meeting to discuss the implementation of ‘Project Genesis’ under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was held today at 11:00 AM in the Office Chamber of the Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai, under the chairmanship of Shri  David Lalrinawma, Addl. DC.

Welcoming the participants, Shri  David Lalrinawma stated that Project Genesis aims to ensure that pregnant women receive proper Antenatal Care (ANC) and to encourage institutional deliveries. He highlighted that Lawngtlai District is geographically vast, with many remote villages facing shortages of healthcare personnel and limited access to proper medical facilities. In view of these challenges, he stressed the importance of implementing Project Genesis effectively in the district.

He emphasized the crucial role of the Women & Child Development (WCD) Department and the Health Department in the successful implementation of the project and urged them to put in their best efforts. He also appealed to various NGOs, Village Councils (VCs), churches and the general public to extend their full cooperation and support towards the initiative.

Pi F. Lalengvari, District Mission Coordinator, informed the meeting that Project Genesis is a new initiative under BBBP and is being implemented in Mamit, Lunglei, Lawngtlai and Siaha districts. Explaining the broad objectives of the project, she stated that it aims to reduce the low rate of institutional deliveries and ensure that pregnant women receive proper ANC and deliver their babies at health facilities.

Dr. Lalmuanawma Jongte, Sr. Chief Medical Officer (CMO), presented the District Action Plan for the implementation of Project Genesis and elaborated on the proposed activities and their importance. The meeting also discussed that the selection of villages for implementation of Project Genesis would be taken up by the WCD and Health Departments.

The meeting was attended by the District Education Officer (DEO), Deputy CMO, Superintendent, DC Office, President of CYLA and LWA, among others. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by the Addl. Deputy Commissioner.