A district level observation of Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Mission) program was organized by the department of Social Welfare, Peren on September 18 at Town Hall, Jalukie with ADC Jalukie, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang as guest speaker.
According to a DIPR report, the ADC quoted the common adage “health is wealth,” and appealed to all the anganwadi workers to properly utilize the nutrition supplement provided by the concerned department.
Dr. M. Nukshisangla Jamir, DPO, RCH-UIP Peren emphasized on health and nutrition where she highlighted the goals and objective of the program.
DPO/DWO, Peren, Nokcharenla Longchar gave a briefing on the department’s welfare schemes.
Earlier, CDPO, Jalukie, Namhuheing in his keynote address said that Rashtriya Poshan Maah was launched in March 2018 by the Prime Minister with an aim to improve nutrition to the highest levels in the country.
He also said that September 1-30 is observed as nutrition month to reach out to every household with ‘har ghar poshan tyohar’ (every house celebrates nutrition).
A special song was presented by anganwadi workers, Jalukie town. Peiranggumle proposed the vote of thanks, while Agaile pronounced the benediction.
The program was attended by public leaders, ward council members, Anganwadi workers and helpers.