Arunachal: Rashtriya Poshan Maah launched in East Kameng
Launching the programme, East Kameng DC Gaurav Singh Rajawat briefed the gathering about the aims and objectives of the abhiyan.
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With much pomp and gaiety, Women & Child Development Department in collaboration East Kameng District Administration on Saturday formally launched the Rahtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) in the district with effect from 1st September to 30th September 2019 here at Nyari Welly Model Village Anganwadi Centre.
Launching the programme, East Kameng DC Gaurav Singh Rajawat briefed the gathering about the aims and objectives of the abhiyan.
Informing that the district is faring poor in nutritional aspect, DC Rajawat exhorted the anganwadi workers to go extra mile to bring the benefits of the programme at the doorsteps of every beneficiaries. Stating that a healthy body begets a healthy mind, and a healthy mind begets a healthy society, he further urged them to shoulder their responsibility in saving the future generation of the district.
DD (ICDS) W Thungon and DVBDCO Dr. A Rimo also spoke in the event.
Tree sapling was also planted during the event.
Informative video on malnourishment and pregnancy and delivery was also played in the event.
HoDs, govt. officials, representatives of NGOs, GBs, public leader, children and people from all walks of life were also present and witnessed the launching programme.
