Port Blair, Sept. 3: The inaugural programme of 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was organized on Aug.31, 2024. As part of the observance, a plantation drive under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ was organized at AWC School Line-1. Shri L Kumar, IAS, Secretary (SW), Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (SW), Shri PC James, Nodal Officer, POSHAN 2.0, Smt. Zarina Bibi, CDPO, Urban Project, Mukhya Sevikas, and Anganwadi Workers were present on the occasion.
The month long program of Rashtriya Poshan Maah from Sept.1 to 30 is being organized under ICDS Urban Project. The focus area for the month includes Anaemia (Test, Treat, Talk); Growth monitoring & complimentary feeding, Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi; Technology for better governance; Environment protection and Mass sensitisation activities.