New York, February 14, 2025 – Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur, led a high-level Indian delegation in a bilateral discussion with Jamaica, focusing on digital interventions in social protection. The meeting, held after the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development, was attended by Ms. Dione Jennings, Permanent Secretary of the Jamaican Ministry of Labour and Social Security.
Key Discussion Points
✅ Digital Transformation in Social Welfare – India shared insights on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), financial inclusion, and old-age pension schemes.
✅ Poshan Tracker Collaboration – India’s digital nutrition monitoring tool was highlighted for potential adaptation in Jamaica’s social security programs.
✅ Engagement with Zambia – Talks were held on leveraging Poshan Tracker to enhance nutritional monitoring in Anganwadi Centres.
Cultural Engagement – Word Hindi Day Celebration
Following the discussions, Smt. Thakur attended the Word Hindi Day celebrations at the Permanent Mission of India (PMI) in New York, alongside Ambassador Shri Parvathaneni Harish and senior officials. The event emphasized India’s commitment to promoting Hindi and fostering global linguistic and cultural exchanges.
