ICOP on nutrition conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09 2023:
Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Regional office, Imphal in collaboration with ICDS Cell, Kamjong District organised an Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on Nutrition at Kamjong Higher Secondary School on September 7 .
The main objective of the event was to disseminate information and education on Nutrition and its importance to the people especially mothers, children, students and public, said a release.
The programme began with a welcome address by Dr Engam Pame, Director CBC and PIB, Imphal followed by speeches from Hopingson Chithung, Headman, Bungpa Khullen village and AS Chipemmi, Lecturer, Kamjong Hr Sec School.
As special guests, Philip John, SDO Kamjong and Dr Lucy Duidang, Chief Medical Officer Kamjong, exhorted and motivated the participants during the ICOP.
Dr Chonchon Mung, Medical Officer, Community Health Centre, Kamjong and Neeta Sareo, District Programme Officer I/c, ICDS Cell Kamjong spoke on "Nutrition and Adolescents & Substance Abuse" .
As part of the event, various Nutritious food items were exhibited/displayed and a quiz contest was held for students.
More than 150 people including Angawadi Workers, Anganwadi Helpers, Mothers and students attended the ICOP.