Port Blair, Sept. 2: As part of the observance of 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah, the ICDS Urban Project, South Andaman organized a rally today at Attam Pahad to highlight the significance of nutrition and healthy eating habits within the community. In addition to this, an awareness program on Anaemia was held at Bathu Basti 2 Anganwadi Centre. Smt. Kavitha Uday Kumar, Ward Councillor of Ward No. 24, Smt. Suchitra Mistry, LHV, Smt. Zarina Bibi, Child Development Project Officer, Urban Project, Mukhya Sevikas, NNM staff, and pregnant women and lactating mothers were present.
Smt. Suchitra Mistry, LHV highlighted about Anaemia. The CDPO emphasized that Poshan Maah is an annual initiative dedicated to improving public health through better nutrition and dietary practices. The event also included information on the Women Helpline and Child Helpline for community support.