ICOP on Rashtriya Poshan Maah held
Source: Chronicle News Service

Tamenglong, September 22 2023: A 2-day Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on Rastriya Poshan Maah on the theme "Suposhit Bharat, Sakshar Bharat, Sashakt Bharat" (Nutrition-rich India, Educated India, Empowered India) was organised by the Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Field Office, Tamenglong, on Friday.

The main objective of the event was to create awareness among the people about the importance of nutrition in keeping healthy and strong.

Speaking as chief guest of the event, Tamenglong additional deputy commissioner HL Christian Home called upon the participants to make Tamenglong a nutrition rich district.

He also emphasised that denizens should focus on plantation of organic nutritious food either in their farms or kitchen garden.

Delivering the keynote address, regional director Dr Engam Pame said that every person in the country should unite for a malnutrition free, healthy and strong nation.

The main aim of ICOP is to establish direct contact with people at the grassroots level and to facilitate an eco-system where the people and other stakeholders like state government can have a meaningful and fruitful interactions on various policies, initiatives and programmes of the government.

Tamenglong CMO Dr G Majachunglu and Supervisor Ruth Kamei, who were present as resource persons, spoke on various aspects of health issues, safety measures to be taken up during early pregnancy and the benefits of locally available, low-cost organic nutrient rich foods.

As part of the programme, stalls were set up to display various nutrient rich foods, protective foods, body building and medicinal foods.

A spot quiz competition on various aspects of nutrition was also conducted and winners were given away prizes.

The outreach programme witnessed large participation specially students, women, men and children from the locality and surrounding areas.

SDO Meidinbui was also present as guest of honour during the function.

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