PASIGHAT, Mar 22: Matru Marathon, held under the aegis of DD ICDS, department of WCD to spread the message of  proper nutrition for better health and immunity   particularly among mothers was flagged off today morning by the East Siang Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Kinny Singh from DEM School field, Higher Region.
This is a part of the fortnight long Poshan Pakhwada that began on March 8 last and saw the participation of  large numbers of women, youths, Anganwadi Workers(AWWs), Anganwadi Helpers(AWHs), Supervisors and Gram Sevikas of 3  ICDS projects of Pasighat, Mebo and Ruksin. DC also administered Poshan Pledge on the occasion.
The marathon, as a part of the Matru Vandana Yojana, culminated at Gandhi Chowk, Bazar area, for which a prize distribution programme was attended by a large gathering at the market square.
With the focus of the PMMVY, to create awareness among pregnant and lactating mother to combat malnutrition, the Poshan Abhiyan was   celebrated in these three ICDS projects with various activities like Mother’s Meet, where mothers and girls were given awareness  about nutrition and cleanliness.
Anaemia camps were also organized for on-spot haemoglobin test(Hb%) by medical team.  At Ruksin 53 women and adolescent girls were tested and the encouraging report was that not a single tested person was found anaemic. Weight measurements were carried out for pregnant women and children.
Poshan melas also exhibited local foods to create awareness on their nutritional values. DIPRO

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