As part of Block Convergence Action Plan for IEC and advocacy campaign under National Nutrition Mission, a sensitization programme on Poshan Abhiyaan for line departments at grass root level was organised at Rusoma Village under CDPO Kohima (T) on July 31.
A press release from CDPO Kohima (T), C. James Ezung stated that CDPO Kohima (U), Hebou Rio highlighted on the need for community involvement and ownership in functioning of Anganwadi centres which will not only motivate Anganwadi workers, but also take collective steps to address needs and issues of children and women.
Senior supervisor, Reyivolu, speaking on importance of growth monitoring and prevention of Anemia in women said that as parents and elders, it was their duty to see that children are growing well both in height and weight as per their age.
CDPO Kohima (T), C. James Ezung, in his speech highlighted policies, goals and objectives of Poshan Abhiyaan and need for convergent action of various line departments to address the issues of stunting, under nutrition, Anemia and low birth weight.
He urged upon gathering to take lead to spread awareness and make it a mass movement so that a new tradition is created for adoption of healthy life style.
Area coordinator NRLM, Chiebhobozou block also highlighted various activities undertaken by the department for promotion of livelihood and reduction of poverty. He said that to meet the objective of Poshan Abhiyaan and bridge the nutritional gap, the department is focussing on promotion of animal husbandry and nutrition garden through the VLOs and SHGs.
The programme was chaired and concluded by SAA, Zakie, while invocation was pronounced by AWW, Chabienuo.