Raipur. As per the instructions of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, meaningful efforts are being made to free the state from malnutrition. Children are participating enthusiastically in Anganwadi centers. Children are being encouraged by innovative activities. Nutrition month is being organized in various districts of the state for nutrition related care.
It is noteworthy that under the Nutrition Campaign, along with measuring the increase in the weight of children, events like weight festival, chaupal, Annaprashan Diwas, Parivar Chaupal, Nutrition Fair, Cuisine Display are being organized in panchayat and urban areas. Slogan writing, essay, painting and wall writing competitions are also being organized in schools to make children aware about nutrition.
Weight festival is also being discussed in group meetings in all Anganwadi centers. During discussions with rural women, information is being given through experts about the diet and health care of children from zero to 06 years, adolescent girls. Pregnant women are being urged to include nutritious food in their diet.
Under the Poshan Maah Abhiyan, Poshan Maah Abhiyan is being run in about 4315 Anganwadi centers in Jashpur district, which will benefit more than 76 thousand children of the district.
