Healthy Baby Competition held
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, November 16 2018:
In connection with Children's Day celebration and to promote healthy child, District Health Society Bishnupur and District Family Welfare Office jointly organised a "District Level Healthy Baby Show Competition 2018" at Kiyamba Community Hall, Bishnupur today.
The event was graced by Assistant Commissioner Bishnupur, Neetu Singh as, chief guest, CMO Bishnupur Dr T Manihar Singh as president and Medical Superintendent District Hospital Bishnupur, Dr N Bino Singh as guest of honour.
Many District Level Officers also attended the event.
A total of 33 babies participated in the competition which was categorised into three groups - 6 to 11 months, 12 to 23 months and 24 to 36 months.
The top three winners of the competition were awarded cash prizes of Rs 3,000, Rs 2,000 and Rs 1,000 respectively along with certificates while every participating baby was also given a consolation prize of Rs 200 each.
Babies who have secured 1st, 2nd and 3rd position in the said competition will take part in the State Level Healthy Baby Show Competition which will be held on November 22, said a report.
Speaking as chief guest of the event, Assistant Commissioner Bishnupur, Neetu Singh appealed all the mothers to maintain healthy lifestyle for the well being of the child.
Saying that mother's milk offer best nutrition for new born babies, she appealed all to consult experienced/professional persons during pregnancy.
She also appealed the concerned authorities to work hard in order to provide various schemes of the Government to the public effectively.
Speaking on the occasion, CMO Dr T Manihar appealed all to help in nurturing child's future.