3 days ago

Chittoor Reports Over 400 Teenage Pregnancies Monthly

Chittoor district is reporting more than 400 teenage pregnancies each month, according to Collector Sumit Kumar.

He said this is a serious concern.

He asked government departments to work together to prevent child marriages and teenage pregnancies.

Officials and community workers should watch for risks, especially in identified vulnerable areas.

A three-month campaign will share information with girls and parents.

The campaign will also discuss health risks and the law at self-help group meetings.

MLA Gurajala Jagan Mohan encouraged families to serve nutritious foods.

The meeting also held programmes for pregnant women and children.

Key facts

Reported cases: More than 400 teenage pregnancy cases per month in Chittoor district, according to the Collector.
Campaign duration: Three months.
Campaign requirement: Discussions on child marriage and teenage pregnancy at every self-help group meeting.
Areas named for attention: Kuppam, some forest villages, Palamaner, Peddapanjani, Palasamudram and villages along the district border.
Departments asked to coordinate: Revenue, education, health, ICDS, DRDA-DWCRA and police.
Community-level workers named: ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, ANMs and self-help group members.
Nutrition advice: Gurajala Jagan Mohan recommended vegetables, leafy greens, fruits, millets, pulses and other protein-rich foods.

thehansindia.com · 3 days ago