National Nutrition Month concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, October 04 2019:
A closing cum prize distribution ceremony of Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) conducted under the aegis of Autonomous District Council Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi was held today Kangpokpi DHQs.
India's flagship programme, Rashtriya Poshan Maah was launched by ADC Sadar Hills Chairman, Haokholal Hangshing on September 24 with a seminar cum consultation on operational aspect of the Mission at the office chamber of ADC Sadar Hills Vice Chairman.
Since then it had carried out various welfare activities within the district including a trial food mela on September 30 and Swachhta Hi Seva (Cleanliness Drive) on October 2 where a pledged was taken for 'Plastic Free Kangpokpi District Headquarters' along with the local town committee.
The closing cum prize distribution ceremony was attended by Haokholal Hangshing, Chairman, ADC Sadar Hills as the chief guest.
Thangjakam Misao, Vice Chairman, T Manihar Singh, CEO-SHADC, Kangpokpi, Lunseh Kipgen, Chairman, KTC, Councillors including Executive Members and Members of ADC Sadar Hills, staff and employees of SHADC Kpi also attended the programme.
Mao Daili Stall bagged the first position while Laikoiching Stall and KWWO Stall was placed second and third positions respectively in the tribal food mela held on September 30.The winners were awarded a cash prize while all other 20 stalls open in the mela were also given a consolation prize during the function.
ADC Sadar Hills Chairman, Haokholal Hangshing said that the Rashtriya Poshan Maah objectives could be fulfil only with the cooperation and support of the masses and thanks every denizens of the district for their exceptional cooperation and support during the nutrition month.
He also said that a cultural event is proposed to be organized in the district and appeals everyone to participate again in the event to promote the diverse cultural and tradition of various communities in the district.
In his report, Thangjalal Touthang, DI (HQ), SHADC Kpi, who is also the Nodal Officer of Rashtriya Poshan Maah in the district said that during the National Nutrition Month apart from various other welfare activities, promotion of drumsticks/medical plant through plantation at EMRS, Gamnom Saparmeina was also conducted in the presence of representative from Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt.of India on September 26 .
He continued that free medical camp was conducted at various educational institutions in the district apart from sensitization all schools children about the benefits of maintaining hygienic lives.
T Manihar Singh, CEO SHADC Kangpokpi lauded the cooperation and support of the general public in observing the National Nutrition Month.