DC Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa taking the Poshan Pledge during the launching of Poshan Maah at CBLT Conference Hall, Tuensang on September 6. (DIPR Photo)
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 6 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa on September 6 launched the Poshan Maah 2023 at CBLT Conference Hall, Tuensang.
The main objective of Poshan Maah is to raise awareness about critical life stages, including pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, in order to promote better nutrition across India.
Speaking on the occasion, Rutsa stated that Tuensang is one of the first districts in the State to have a fully functional District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW). She also exhorted the Anganwadi workers to work with sincerity and dedication and also asked them to create awareness for healthy home-cooked food and breastfeeding of the infant child.
The DC also added that Anganwadi workers have a big role to play in teaching the pre-primary kids in their Anganwadi Centres as lower section education is the backbone of learning. The DC also took the Poshan Pledge.
T Longlang Luckpan DPO (ICDS) Tuensang highlighted on Poshan Maah programme in his welcome speech. Short speeches were delivered by Nungsanglemba, President CKS and Dr Imti, DPO RCH Tuensang. Poshan Abhiyaan theme song was presented by AWWs Tuensang town. The programme was chaired by Lakiumong CDPO (ICDS) Thonoknyu Project and vote of thanks was delivered by Antikundang CDPO (ICDS) Sangsangnyu Project.
The function was attended by officials from different departments, SDO (C) Tuensang, nodal officers of DHEW Tuensang, Asha workers and civil society from Tuensang town. The programme was organised by the Department of Social Welfare Tuensang, The month long Poshan Maah started on September 1 and will culminate on September 30.
In Longleng, the Department of Social Welfare, ICDS Project Longleng, organized the launching programme of Poshan Maah at EBRC hall, Longleng.
District Coordinator for Poshan Abhiyaan, Longhong in his keynote address said during the celebration of Poshan Maah, it shall strive for massive improvement in the nutritional and health of pregnant women, lactating mother, adolescent girls and 0-6years by creating awareness through various channels. He also urged all Anganwadi workers to reach out to the beneficiaries.
CDPO Longleng, Anuno Longho administrated the Poshan Pledge. The launching program was attended by all Anganwadi workers under Longleng district.
