Social Development
(1)
(a) How many community nutrition and development centres (CNDCs) are currently operational in the province, (b) where are they located, (c) how many individuals currently benefit from the services provided by CNDCs monthly, (d) what is the total budget allocation to the CNDC programme in the 2025/26 financial year, (e) what type of support and training is provided to the (i) staff and (ii) volunteers who operate CNDCs;
(2)
whether there are plans to expand the CNDC programme to additional communities, especially those facing high levels of food insecurity and poverty; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3)
(a) what challenges have been encountered in the implementation or sustainability of CNDCs and (b) how is his Department addressing them?
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