BOMDILA, Sep 6: The Poshan Diwas organised by the Department of UD & Housing in coordination with the Department of WCD & Department of Health & Family Welfare saw a huge gathering of students of Shanti Deva Vidyalaya along with pregnant and lactating mothers.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Sonal Swaroop addressing the students highlighted on the need for a balanced diet and avoiding junk food. She advocated for exclusive breast feeding for six months and categorically stated that mother is the foundation of the family. ‘If a mother is healthy the entire family and coming generation would be healthy,’ she added. DMO Dr. D Wange dealt on the causes, precaution and treatment of anaemia and diarrhoea and the right way of washing hands while the DD ICDS gave a comprehensive input on the aims & objectives of the Poshan Maah and local recipes for nutritional diet to infants. AE UD&H spoke on the need for maintaining sanitation and hygiene in one’s daily life.
Meanwhile demonstration of nutritional items and their values was showcased by Anganwadi workers. DIPRO

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