The 2nd Day of Poshan Maah Witnessed various Events
The Anganwadi centres Health and Wellness centres, and schools of the city conducted many activities. As part of the integrated child development services (ICDS) projects during the month, the Anganwadi Centers conducted health talks about nutrition for pregnant ladies, lactating women, and adolescent girls at Indira Colony. The event included activities like the importance of hand washing, tree plantation, a lecture on anaemia, an awareness session on adolescent age, the challenges, and the right age of marriage, and home visits.
The other major activity organized by the Aganwadi Centres was ‘Dadi Maa Ke Nuske’ at Khuda Lahora. A youth group meeting, a lecture on diarrhea, counseling of parents of children affected by Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), counseling of pregnant women preparing for childbirth and a lecture on the conservation of water were the activities conducted on the occasion.
Screening of children affected by SAM and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), was also conducted, which included a youth group meeting, a lecture on breastfeeding, awareness about COVID-19, discussion on low-cost recipes, and home visits, at Dhanas.
An awareness session on waterborne disease and diarrhea, and the benefits of Gilloy and Tulsi as immunity enhancers was conducted at Aganwadi Centre, Sector 24. A talk on a healthy lifestyle and the importance of a balanced diet during pregnancy and lactation was conducted at AYUSH Dispensary, Civil Hospital, Sector- 22, Chandigarh.
A food safety awareness camp was put up for the morning walkers outside the park, Sector 49, Chandigarh, by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The Health & Wellness Center, Sector 47, organized a lecture on the importance of a healthy and balanced diet in daily life. A lecture on hygiene and a healthy diet was also organized at Health & Wellness Center, Sector 33. Government Yoga College organized a yoga session to mark Day 3 of Poshan Maah.
Municipal Corporation Chandigarh hosted an awareness session on lifestyle disorders for women from a Self Help Group at Ramdarbar as part of the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM).
While the Social Welfare, Women and Child Development Department conducted various activities to bring about awareness of nutrition and reach out to the ones in need, the educational institutions of the city also took part in the event with great commitment and fervor.
In sync with the Government’s Key Scheme of Poshan Abhiyaan, Home Science College initiated the celebrations on the campus.
The theme of Poshan Maah this year revolves around Sashakt Bharat, Sabal Naari, Saakshar Baccha, and Swasth Bharat. More than 100 NSS Volunteers of the college along with the NSS program officers took the Poshan Pledge which revolves around introducing a healthy lifestyle, balanced diet, and fun ways of eating good food.
Principal Prof. Sudha Katyal urged everyone to follow a nutritious lifestyle and incorporate good eating habits right from the beginning to ensure a healthy life.
The students of GMSSS-37-B, Chandigarh took part in a Prabhat pheri to bring about awareness of nutrition. The Poshan Maah Pledge for school reflecting the spirit of ‘Bacha and Shiksha’ was taken by the students of DAV Senior Secondary School, Lahore, Sector 8-C, Chandigarh. The students and staff conducted an awareness assembly on a balanced diet and personal hygiene.
The entire month will witness awareness sessions and activities that would aim at making people acquainted with the concept of proper nutrition. The Department of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development has been focusing to benefit more and more children and nursing mothers through the program.
