Poshan Pakhwada launched
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Bishnupur/Thoubal, March 20 2023: District Administration Bishnupur in association with ICDS Cell Bishnupur today launched Poshan Pakhwada at Panchayat Resource Centre, Mini Secretariat Complex in Bishnupur.

The launching ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Bishnupur, Lourembam Bikram; Dr Ksh Umananda Singh, District Nodal Officer, RBSK/RKSK and N Ruparani, CDPO Moirang as presidium members.

Speaking on the occasion, Lourembam Bikram highlighted the need for convergence of all line departments to achieve the objectives of the Poshan Pakhwada campaign.

The DC also encouraged the ICDS officials and workers to work with full commitment so that the campaign penetrates each and every household in the district.

ADC Bishnupur, H Bobby Sharma, ICDS officials, Anganwadi workers and helpers also took part in the function.

Poshan Pakhwada launched

THOUBAL
DC Thoubal, A Subhash Singh today flagged off a rally at DC office Complex Thoubal to mark the beginning of Poshan Pakwada celebration.

The celebration was organised by District Administration Thoubal in collaboration with ICDS Cell Thoubal.

At the event, A Subhash appealed to the people, especially women, to provide their children with healthy and nutritious food.

"Parents should try to avoid junk food for their children as it has no nutritional value", he added.

ADM, B Lokeshor Sharma; CMO Thoubal, Dr Y Nokul Singh; ZEO Thoubal, A Anilkumar Singh; AC To DC, Kh Lenin Singh; DPO, ICDS Thoubal, Th Suranjoy Singh and other District Level Officers along with Anganwadi workers, helpers, ASHA workers and volunteers of NGOs participated in the rally.

It may be mentioned that Poshan Pakhwada will be observed across the district from March 20 till April 3 under the theme, "Nutrition for all: Together towards a Healthy India " .

Several activities are being planned to raise awareness on the importance of nutrition and promote healthy eating habits all through the fortnight.

With the declaration of 2023 as the International Year of Millets, the focus of Poshan Pakhwada this year is to popularize 'Shree Anna'- the mother of all grains, as a valuable asset to address malnutrition.