Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 24 April 2025
The valedictory operate of POSHAN Pakhwada was celebrated with nice enthusiasm in Diglipur, marking the fruits of a fortnight devoted to elevating consciousness on vitamin, well being, and baby welfare. The occasion noticed vibrant neighborhood participation and was graced by a number of dignitaries, together with Chief Guest Mr. Deepankar Mistry, Pramukh, Panchayat Samity, Diglipur.
Also current have been Ms. Indira Devi, Child Development Project Officer, ICDS Diglipur; Ms. Arti Singh, Assistant Director, Department of Agriculture, Diglipur; Dr. Shipra Mistry, Medical Officer (AYUSH), Community Health Centre, Diglipur; together with well being educators and different stakeholders dedicated to bettering dietary outcomes.
The program commenced with a welcome handle by Ms. Indira Devi, who highlighted the important thing aims and achievements of POSHAN Pakhwada. She lauded the dedication of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), frontline employees, and the energetic involvement of the area people in making the initiative successful.
Ms. Arti Singh emphasised the significance of integrating cultural practices and native meals range into every day diets to attain sustainable vitamin. Dr. Shipra Mistry delivered an informative speak on the well being impacts of malnutrition and anaemia, underscoring the importance of standard well being check-ups, iron supplementation, deworming, and hygiene in baby care.
In his keynote handle, Chief Guest Mr. Deepankar Mistry pressured the important function of neighborhood engagement and grassroots consciousness in combating malnutrition. He urged households to embrace conventional and domestically accessible nutritious meals, commending the efforts of AWWs below POSHAN Abhiyaan.
A spotlight of the occasion was a recipe competitors organized by Anganwadi Workers, showcasing progressive and nutritious meals appropriate for pregnant and lactating girls in addition to younger kids. Dishes made out of millets, pulses, cereals, and inexperienced leafy greens demonstrated a robust dedication to selling wholesome dietary habits.
Additionally, a Toyathon added a inventive aptitude to the celebration, encouraging studying by play—a vital facet of early childhood growth. Participants have been awarded for his or her ingenuity, with prizes distributed by Mr. Mistry.
Cultural performances by kids infused the occasion with festive spirit, drawing applause from attendees and including pleasure to the closing ceremony.
The valedictory operate underscored the collective resolve of the neighborhood and administration to advance dietary well-being, particularly for girls and kids, by collaborative motion and consciousness.
