Poshan Mela held at Chandel
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
at Chandel, September 20 2018:
As part of the National Nutrition Month, District Administration and ICDS Cell, Chandel today organised Poshan Mela at Indoor Stadium, Japhou Bazaar, Chandel.
The opening function was graced by Addl Deputy Commissioner, Chandel Dr A Chinglenkhomba Meitei, CMO,Chandel, Dr Serthani Serbum, DO, Food Safety Administration, Chandel Elvison Thouman and DPO, ICDS Cell, Chandel Th Phulobati Devi as chief guest, guests of Honour and president respectively.
Speaking as the chief guest of the function, Addl Deputy Commissioner, Chandel Dr A Chinglenkhomba Meitei stressed the importance of consuming proper and healthy diet during infancy and childhood.
"Lack of proper and balanced diet may cause stunted growth.
Only a sound body will have a sound mind.
One should eat healthy," he said.
"Being an Aspirational District, Poshan Abhiyan Mission is more relevant and important in the district," he said and appealed people to be aware about the adulteration of food items.
He urged people to avoid consuming adulterated food items and directed the food safety officers to take up all necessary steps to counter and avoid adulteration of foods.
Speaking as the guest of honour, CMO Chandel, Dr Serthani Serbum stressed the importance of nutrition and said that Poshan Maah or the Nutrition Month is not only a month long programme but a continuous process for better future of the society.
As part of today's Poshan Mela, a drawing competition and a fancy dress competition for the children were also organised on the spot.
AC to DC Mahesh Chaudhari (IAS), AC to DC Loktongbam Leander and Swasth Prerak, Tata Trust, George Lalneikung, CDPOs, Supervisors, Anganwadi workers and other Government officials of the district attended the function.