More activities mark Rashtriya Poshan Maah in Nagaland

Students participate in Poshan Maah Cycle Rally flagged off at Jalukie under Peren District on September 13. (DIPR Photo)

Dimapur, September 13 (MExN): Launching programme of Rashtriya Poshan Maah (RPM) Rally was held at DC office complex, Longleng on September 13 with Deputy Commissioner & Chairman District Convergence Action Plan Committee, M Shayung Phom as the special guest.

As per DIPR report, speaking to the gathering, Phom informed that the RPM is a massive movement in the country to do away with malnutrition problems of the people. Asserting that the Government is giving special importance to the health of both mother and children, the DC appealed to the womenfolk of the district to give a positive response to the call of the Government with active participation and avail the opportunity with optimism. 

Phom also urged the gathering not to be a silent spectator on such occasion but to understand the real purpose of the Government’s policies and programme and take the advantage provided by the Government.

He informed that all Government programmes of the district would be carried out positively in line with the rest of the districts in all activities. He further urged the line departments involved to have good coordination for successful implementation of the scheme.  

Speaking on health and nutrition, Dr Wannau, Junior Specialist, District Hospital Longleng spoke on anemia, macro and micro nutrition and sources of nutrition for healthy living. He also spoke on change and development of human body during adolescent period, and its emotional effects in the later life, and urged for timely immunization of children. 

Earlier, Y Tauhong Ngongen, CDPO Longleng delivered the keynote address while Afen, District Coordinator PMMVY chaired the programme. It concluded with Poshan Pledge and flag off by the Deputy Commissioner followed by Poshan Maah rally from DC office to Lempong junction.

The programme was attended by government officers, NGOs, ward leaders, students and teachers.

Jalukie: As part of the national nutrition mission, Poshan Maah Cycle Rally was flagged off at Jalukie under Peren District on September 13. 

The programme was organised by Department of Social Welfare Peren District. The Poshan Maah cycle rally was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Peren, Santiwapang Aier where he briefed on the flagship programme which was initiated by Prime Minister of India to promote nutrition and health for growth and development of the children.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by DPO/DWO Peren, Nokcharenla Longchar; ADC Jalukie, Dr. Tinujongshi Chang delivered the welcome address. Poshan Maah rally pledge was read out by Anganwadi workers Jalukie, ICDS Project. On the occasion, 30 cyclists participated in the rally. The programme concluded with vote of thanks delivered by CDPO, Watila. 

Dimapur: Poshan seminar was held at CDPO Rural Office on September 12 as part of ongoing Poshan Maah celebration. It was organised by Social Welfare and School Education Department. Topics were Poshan Abhiyan, ICDS services, Right to Education and Mid-day meal. Participants were students from St Joseph Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima.

Awareness Camp for adolescent girls was held at GMS 5th Mile Model Village on September 13. It was organised by CDPO Rural Office in Convergence on Poshan Maah month. MO, Dr Narola Toska explained on anaemia awareness, girl's hygiene and good nutrition. Free sanitary pads and iron folic tablets were distributed.

Tuensang: ICDS Project Chare conducted Orientation Workshop for Chare Block at Town Hall, Chare Town, Tuensang on September 13. It was held to mobilize peoples’ participation and movement for the success of Poshan Maah under Poshan Abhiyan.

Speaking at the workshop, Moa Longkumer, CDPO, Chare Block stated that the ambitious ‘Poshan Maah’ initiative, as a part of the Poshan Abhiyan was started to ensure adequate nutritional diet to the pregnant women, lactating mothers, adolescent girls and children.

Malnourishment in children happens due to the fact that they are not properly fed and because pregnant mothers were not taking proper diet during pregnancy, Longkumer emphasized.

He urged all to make sincere efforts to create awareness among the people in the society. He further said on how individual families can easily access government services to supplement nutrition for their children and pregnant/lactating mothers.

During the programme, the participants were made aware of issues such as anemia prevention in children, adolescent girls, safe drinking water, diarrhea management, hygiene and sanitation, and food fortification and nutrition. More than 70 people comprised of local political leaders, church leaders, NGOs, students’ and women organizations of Chare Block attended the workshop.