UP's Basti will receive JRD Memorial Award for better performance in field of health

Basti (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 15 : In a notable achievement for the Uttar Pradesh government, Basti district has been selected for the seventh JRD Memorial Award along with Auraiya district for the best performance in the country under the High Focus Large States - Moderate Wealth Level category. As a reward, the district will receive financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh.
Notably, the award is based on the recommendations of a prestigious Independent Third Party Technical Advisory Committee (USAID) based on significant progress in twenty indicators affecting the health of women and girls, such as adolescent health, drinking water, cleanliness and hygiene, reproductive health, women's empowerment, crimes related to women, family planning, fertility rate, etc. District Basti has made meaningful progress all areas.
Notably, the seventh JRD Memorial Award will be organized on December 18, 2023, in New Delhi. In this, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran will present the award to Basti's District Magistrate Andra Vamsi.
Basti DM Andra Vamsi said that USAID has evaluated the progress on these parameters on the basis of NFHS-5 (2019-21) and sample registration system relative to the National Family Health Survey 2015-16 (NFHS-4), in which the performance of District Basti has been excellent.
He stated that in the last eight years, the district has shown significant improvement in various health and demographic indicators such as reproductive health, adolescent health, menstrual hygiene, sanitation, access to clean drinking water, nutrition, antenatal and postnatal care, reduction in anemia, reduction in stunting, and increased vaccination coverage.
The District Magistrate highlighted the methodology adopted for the selection of the district and the overall data from various international institutions that have been studied clearly show that Basti has achieved significant success. He credited the entire health department teams and district administration teams for playing a crucial role in achieving this milestone for Basti under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi.
District Auraiya has also been selected for the award
Under the category of High-Focus Large States - Moderate Wealth Level, Auraiya has also been selected as the best-performing district along with Basti. A letter has been sent by the organization to honor the district.
DM Neha Prakash has been informed in the invitation letter received from the Population Foundation of India that Auraiya district has been chosen for the seventh JRD Tata Memorial Awards and Oration Ceremony scheduled to be held in New Delhi on December 18, 2023. The selection is based on commendable efforts in advancing development and reproductive health programs in the district.
DM Neha mentioned that the selection of the district is commendable and involves the participation of everyone.
Organization acknowledges and honors states and districts with the highest performance
Founded in 1970 by the JRD Tata, the Population Foundation of India is an institution with five decades of research experience in the fields of women's sensitivity, population, health, and development policies. This organization operates under the guidance of an eminent Management Council and Advisory Committee comprising experts from the government and private sectors.
Following the demise of JRD Tata, the foundation established the JRD Memorial Awards at the national level to honour and recognize states and districts with the highest performance. Through these awards, the organization acknowledges and appreciates the commendable efforts made by states and districts in various domains.