One day school health programme held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 14 2018:
The Directorate of Ayush, Lamphelpat and National Ayush Mission (NAM) inaugurated a "One Day School Health Programme & Poshan Abhiyaan" at Keishamthong High School, Elangbam Leikai, Imphal West today.
Health Minister L Jayantakumar Singh, Director Ayush, Government of Manipur Dr A Guneshwor Sharma, Additional Director/Member Secretary, EC State Ayush Society Manipur Dr Y Lukhoi Singh, Principal Keishamthong High School L Sobita Devi attended the event as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking at the event Health Minister highlighted the importance of the programme and pointed out the key aims and objective of the Poshan Abhiyaan.
Poshan Abhiyaan is a National Nutrition Mission which aims to ensure holistic development and adequate nutrition for pregnant women, mothers and children.
Poshan Abhiyaan was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan in March 2018 .