Guwahati, June 25 -- The Directorate of Women & Child Development (WCD), Government of Assam, in collaboration with ITC Limited, launched a major program on Tuesday to strengthen nutrition, early childhood care, education, and development (ECCED) through Cascading Training of ICDS Functionaries.

The launch event took place at the Assam Administrative Staff College in Khanapara as part of ITC's flagship initiative, Mission Sunehra Kal, according to a press release.

The program commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, followed by a formal welcome extended to dignitaries from WCD, ITC, leading research institutions, and academic organizations.

The event marked the official rollout of Phase II of the initiative, aimed at expand...