National Nutrition Week was observed from September 1 to 7 by the department of social welfare in collaboration with Self Help Group (SHG) Federation, Dimapur organized a seminar under the theme ‘Food security for healthy life’, at Anganwadi Training Centre, Diphupar.
Limasenla, vice president, SHG Federation, Dimapur was the resource person. She stressed on the value of organic food, how one can grow using vermi composition. She also explained to the participants how to prepare vermi compost.
Discouraging the use of chemical and fertilizers, she said usage of chemical and fertilizers leads to contracting of many harmful effects in one’s life.
She also stressed that nutrition starts with cleanliness and reminded the participants to be aware of what one they eat thereby maintaining good food habit.
Demonstration on vermi composition was also presented during the seminar. Chubaienla, DPO Dimapur delivered the welcome address, pastor Yanger said the invocation prayer while Asangla Jamir, CDPO Niuland proposed the vote of thanks.