The closing ceremony of Poshan Maah 2023 was held at Lotha Hoho Conference Hall on September 30with advisor of Agriculture, Mhathung Yanthan, as the guest of honour.
In his address, Yanthan expressed gratitude to the organizers for inviting him to be a part of the closing ceremony. He emphasized that it was a privilege to participate in an event aimed at addressing the widespread issue of malnutrition in the country.
Yanthan expressed regret that millions of children still suffer from malnutrition and stressed the urgent need to combat this challenge. Highlighting the alarming statistics related to malnutrition, Yanthan called for collective responsibility to bring about a positive change and expressed optimism that Poshan Abhiyan would not only provide adequate nourishment but also raise awareness about the importance of a balanced diet. He urged all stakeholders to collaborate, share resources, knowledge, and experiences to achieve those goals.
Deputy Commissioner of Wokha, Ajit Kumar Ranjan, also addressed the gathering, mentioning that malnutrition was not as high in Nagaland as in mainland India and therefore the state should focus on four major areas: Child Anemia, HIV, Drug Abuse, and Hypertension. He also stressed the need for a holistic approach to tackle those issues.
The event included welcome addresses by District Programme Coordinator Shanjothung Ngullie and a keynote address by District Welfare Officer Wokha, James Ezung. Supervisor ICDS Wokha Project, Erenbeni Kikon, provided a brief recap of the activities conducted during Poshan Maah.