Consciousness Programme on Health and Hygiene for Women Held at Birdline Anganwadi Centre

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 24 May 2025

The State Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW), below the Department of Social Welfare, not too long ago organized an consciousness programme for pregnant girls and nursing moms on the Birdline Anganwadi Centre. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Department of Health Services (DHS) and noticed participation from 32 girls.

The programme targeted on the important significance of sustaining good well being and hygiene, notably for girls in susceptible levels equivalent to being pregnant and postnatal care.

Dr. H.M. Siddaraju, Deputy Director (Family Welfare), DHS, addressed the gathering on matters together with the importance of well being and hygiene, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, points surrounding early being pregnant, and the impression of anemia.

Dr. Shweta, Medical Officer with the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), offered insights into menstrual hygiene, the significance of a balanced dietary food regimen, and providers out there at Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (Yuva Clinics).

The session additionally included an interactive phase led by Ms. Hemlatha and Ms. P. Deepa Laxmi, Gender Specialist, who emphasised that well being and hygiene type the inspiration of a powerful and resilient group. They inspired individuals to undertake hygienic practices of their every day lives to make sure long-term well-being for themselves and their households.

The programme was held below the steering of Mr. Ravinder Kumar, Director of Social Welfare, and Ms. Reeta Devi, Nodal Officer, SHEW.