Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 9: The AYUSH Wing of the Directorate of Health Services, in association with ANSAS, will organize an ‘AYUSH Poshan Mela’ on Oct. 11, 2025 at the AYUSH premises from 10 AM onwards, marking the valedictory celebration of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2025. The event aims to promote awareness on holistic nutrition and highlight the importance of AYUSH-based dietary practices in achieving optimal health and well-being.
As part of the mela, an Exhibition on AYUSH Poshan will be organized, showcasing traditional and region-specific nutritious food items, medicinal plants, dietary principles rooted in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) systems. A ‘Recipe Competition’ among Self Help Groups (SHGs) will also be held to encourage participants to prepare healthy, locally sourced, and seasonal dishes, in alignment with the theme of sustainable and nutritious diets. In addition, a Specialized Health Screening Camp will be conducted for ASHA workers and the general public, focusing on preventive health, nutrition assessment, lifestyle-related awareness and reproductive well-being.