‘With You’ in Association with Social Welfare Department Organises Poshan Kit Distribution and Health Awareness Camp

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Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 7: A Poshan Kit distribution and health awareness camp was organised by 'With You' NGO in association with the Social Welfare Department at Wandoor Community Hall on November 6.

This initiative is aimed at addressing child malnutrition and promoting health awareness within the Islands.

The Chief Guest for the event was Dr. Chandini Lall, a distinguished personality from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, who is also the first woman pilot from the Islands and currently serves with Air India. Dr. Lall was warmly welcomed and felicitated by ‘With You’, in recognition of her inspiring journey and dedication to supporting social causes.

In her address, Captain Chandini expressed her delight in being part of this noble cause, commending the NGO’s efforts in providing nutritional support to severely malnourished children so that they can emerge as healthy youths in the future.

She further assured her support and guidance for ‘With You’ NGO's future social initiatives.

Highlighting the project, Ms. V. K. Mariyam Bibi, President of With You NGO, explained that the Social Welfare Department has identified many severely malnourished children in the Islands and the NGO with the community support has come forward to provide nutritional food kits to 40 children.

Other dignitaries including Smti Irene, CDPO Ferrargunj, Smti Padmavathi, Pramukh, Panchayat Samity Ferrargunj and Shri Adhir Das, Pradhan GP Wandoor also addressed the gathering.

A medical team led by Dr. Sanam from G D Goenka Academy conducted examinations of the children and their mothers. Poshan Kits containing essential nutrients were distributed to the children, addressing their nutritional needs.

An interactive session with mothers was conducted, focusing on the importance of balanced, nutritious diets for children to combat malnutrition and improve health outcomes. To further enrich the awareness, students from G D Goenka Academy staged a skit on breast cancer awareness, emphasizing early detection and preventive care.

Mukhya Sevikas,Pradhan & Samity member of Brindaban GP panchayat, parents, their children and Members of With You NGO were present on the occasion.