POSHAN MAAH 2021
Chandigarh.13th September,2021: POSHAN Abhiyaan is a visionary programme with the primary aim of bringing awareness on the issue of nutrition and providing immediate help tothe malnourished children of the country. POSHAN Maah 2021 is being celebrated in Chandigarh considering the importance of nutrition during various stages of the life cycle.
The thirteenth day of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2021 was celebrated throughout Chandigarh with the aim of impacting the lives of the targeted CTpopulation through promoting awareness and advocacy by conducting variousactivities. A event was conducted at Mauli Colony, where the Best AYUSH Practices for Healthy Life were performed and promoted for the beneficiaries present. The Anganwadi workers and the other officials have become anessential part of the activities of the Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2021.
The initiatives undertaken by them have highly promoted and popularised themovement throughout the city.A Youth Group Meeting to raise awareness about Yogawas organised at RC Dhanas II. A Rhyme Competition to promote the incorporationof YOGA & AYUSH in our daily life was organised at Manimajra Town. This wasfollowed by a Lecture on Healthy Lifestyle at KhudaLahora at 11:30 A.M.Other activities included lectures on variousessential topics like Importance of Healthy & Complementary Food, Awarenesson Diarrhoea Management, Awareness on Personal Hygiene, Awareness about RightAge of Marriage, Lecture on Anaemia and Benefits of Yoga. These lectures wereconducted with the help of Anganwadi workers in various areas of the city.A Height and Weight Measurement Drive for Childrenwas also organised along with Home Visits to counsel adolescent boys regardingdrug use and addiction. It was followed by a Hand Wash demonstration and HandWash activity. Laterin the day, an Awareness campaign on Poshan Ke Panch Sutra was conducted. Theday’s activities ended with a lecture on the Importance of COVID-19 Vaccinationand the Importance of a Healthy Diet for Nursing Mothers.
