Minister interacts with girls at Rukhmabai Girls’ Home; government committed to their education, health and safety
Nandurbar, November 2026: “If you face any difficulties or encounter obstacles in your education or future, do not worry. We are all here to support you. The government and administration will always stand by you to help you progress and build a bright future,” Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare assured the girls at Rukhmabai Girls’ Home.
Minister Aditi Tatkare interacted with the girls from Rukhmabai Girls’ Home in Sorapada village of Akkalkuwa taluka at the District Collector’s Office this morning. During the interaction, she enquired about their education, health, accommodation, food and the facilities available at the children's home. She also listened to their concerns and encouraged them to express their thoughts freely.
The Minister urged the girls to overcome their circumstances, pursue higher education, prepare for competitive examinations and aspire to serve in various administrative positions in the future, thereby contributing to society's development.
She encouraged them to recognise their own potential, move forward with confidence and make the most of opportunities available in education, sports and other fields.
She also directed the local administration to pay special attention to children's homes and ensure that children receive quality education, nutritious food, healthcare facilities and a safe environment.
During the interaction, Tatkare listened to the girls' difficulties and took note of their suggestions. She assured them that the administration was committed to making necessary improvements to the facilities at the home and would extend all required assistance and cooperation in their interest.
Class XI Student Gets an Opportunity to Experience a Day as District Collector
Meanwhile, on the occasion of Children's Day, Aachal Dheeraj Vasave, a Class XI student of Savitribai Phule Secondary School in Sorapada, got an opportunity to understand the functioning of the district administration under the initiative ‘One Day as District Collector’.
The initiative was conceived by District Collector Dr Mitali Sethi. Aachal visited the District Collector’s Office and learnt about various aspects of administrative functioning. The programme is expected to inspire students, particularly girls, to develop an interest in administrative services.
Explaining the concept of ‘One Day as District Collector’, Dr Sethi said the initiative was organised to encourage girls to take an interest in competitive examinations and familiarise them with the functioning of the administration.
Aachal Vasave, who served as the District Collector for a day under the initiative, said she aspired to become a civil servant through competitive examinations and was already preparing for them.
Women and Child Development Department Commissioner Madhavi Sardeshmukh, District Collector Dr Mitali Sethi, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Naman Goyal, Additional District Collector Dhananjay Gogte, Divisional Deputy Commissioner of the Women and Child Development Department Chandrashekhar Pagare, Probationary Assistant Collector Pankaj Patle, Resident Deputy Collector Asha Sanghvi, District Women and Child Development Officer Anand Jadhav, District Programme Officer Haribhau Hake and former Zilla Parishad president Supriya Gavit were among those present.
