National nutrition week observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, September 24 2014:
The CDPO ICDS Project Chandel observed the 33rd National Nutrition week at mini secretariat conference hall, Chandel District under the theme of 'Nutritious food is basic for Nation building' today.
The function was attended by about 250 people including the supervisors, anganwadi workers and helpers and was graced by Deputy Commissioner of Chandel Robert Singh Kshetrimayum as the chief guest.
ADC of Chandel Nl Kashung and DPO Th Mangijao Devi attended the function as the guest of honour and functional president respectively.
Neilenthang Kom, an IAS probationary also attended the function.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Robert Singh Kshetrimayum said that ignoring children would be like ignoring the future of the Nation.
Maintaining that children are the pillars of the future, good nutrition is highly required for mental development of children, he said.
The DC further said that formation of child's career should also be the prime importance as nutrition is important to them.
Elaborating on the role and contribution played by the CDPO, ICDS Project, the DC expressed optimism that the department can play a bigger role in making the children of the district healthier and intelligent like other children of the state.
In this regard, the DC suggested the department to come out with an action plan for reaching out to children even in the remote areas of the district.
ADC of CDL NL Kashung and Th Mangijaobi Devi also spoke on the occasion.