Pherzawl kicks off 7th Poshan Pakhwada campaign
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIO

Pherzawl, April 12 2025: With a mission to boost nutrition awareness in Pherzawl distrrict, DC Mannuamching inaugurated the 7th edition of the Poshan Pakhwada campaign on Wednesday at Bukpi community hall.

The function, organised by the District ICDS Cell, Pherzawl, was attended by various district-level officials, Anganwadi workers and supervisors, students, and community members.

During the programme, the DC highlighted the significance of prioritising maternal and infant nutrition, alongside community engagement, to promote overall health and well-being, particularly during the critical first 1,000 days of life.

Nutritious and organic vegetables were also displayed and distributed to pregnant and lactating mothers as part of the government s efforts to combat malnutrition.

The Poshan Pakhwada 2025 campaign is being implemented by the ICDS Cell, Pherzawl, and will run from April 8 to 22, covering the entire district.

Meanwhile, the district administration has launched a mass anti-rabies vaccination drive in response to a surge in dog bite and rabies cases in neighbouring Churachandpur district.

The drive offers free vaccinations for dogs in villages like Pherzawl, Senvon, and Patpuihmun to curb the spread of rabies.

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