The month-long Poshan Maah, organised by the department of Social Welfare which began from September 1, concluded on Friday in various districts of the state. Different programmes were organised, where achievements of the initiative were highlighted. It may be mentioned that Poshan Maah 2022 is part of POSHAN Abhiyaan, a central government flagship programme to improve nutritional outcomes for children under six years of age, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Mokokchung
Mokokchung: The closing programme of Poshan Maah was held at multi-purpose hall Sangtemla ward with deputy commissioner (DC) Mokokchung, Shashank Pratap Singh as special guest.
According to a DIPR report, in his address, DC stated that few sections of the population required special care, especially children below six years, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
DC called for an intensified implementation of the scheme so that targeted sections were covered.
He also congratulated Mokokchung team for being on top in the state with 4601 activities and more than 1 lakh participants.
Further, Shashank encouraged the team to work with determination and that the district administration would extend all possible support for successful implementation of the scheme.
Meanwhile, Poshan Maah concluded in Mangkolemba block by organising a “baby show” with district administration and line departments.
In a press release, the department informed that different activities as per action plan were carried out to educate the community.
Wokha
Wokha: In Wokha, the closing ceremony was held in the conference hall of the DC. According to a DIPR report, DC acknowledged the commendable job done by Anganwadi team and encouraged them to continue serving with dedication for the society.
He urged upon them to identify severe acute malnourished children in the district and to upload/include the accurate data in the Poshan Abhiyaan tracker.
Wokha block, senior supervisor, Erenbeni Ohara said over the past five years, Wokha ICDS has been doing no less when it came to implementing the programmes and activities under Poshan Abhiyaan.
In recognition of their notable work in August 2019, Wokha ICDS was awarded the “State Poshan Abhiyaan award” for “Best Field Convergence.”
In recognition of their services, 10 Anganwadi workers also received cash awards and two Moderate Acute Mal-nutrition (MAM) were identified from GA/Project colony Wokha.
Peren
Peren: The programme at Peren was graced by DC Peren, Vineet Kumar in the conference hall of the DC.
According to a DIPR report, the DC spoke on the importance of nutrition and encouraged AWWs to play an active role to implement various activities at the village, block, and district levels.
Further, he encouraged officials and staff of the department to successfully conduct all the Poshan Maah activities.
Longleng
Longleng: Longleng district organised the closing programme of Poshan Maah at the CDPO office premises with SDO (C), Throngdiba Tongpi Sangtam as special guest.
According to a DIPR report, Throngdiba acknowledged the CDPO, department, and AWWs for successful conduct of the month-long Poshan Maah.
He suggested that the malnourished children and pregnant women be identified and provided with good care.
“Since inception in 2018, we can evidently see the fruits and progress of the mission and hope it will continue at the same level of progress in the future” SDO stated.
Tuensang
Tuensang: District programme officer Tuensang in collaboration with Sangsangnyu ICDS project observed the closing programme of Poshan Maah 2022 at CBLT conference hall Tuensang.
According to a DIPR report, EAC Tuensang, Arhonbeni Ezung acknowledged the Anganwadi workers and helpers for making Poshan Maah successful.
The programme was followed by prize distribution for baby show, cooking competition, and local food show.