Poshan

Supply of rotten chana or vanaspati and dalda cannot be condoned and persons who indulged in such activities cannot be permitted to continue to supply food items under PM-POSHAN Scheme.

EAC Monosangla Ozukum also led the Poshan pledge, while Kenyuyhunlo Kent, Senior Supervisor at the CDPO office, delivered the vote of thanks.

In her address, EAC Monosangla Ozukum urged Anganwadi workers to be proactive in ensuring the successful implementation of the Poshan Maah program within the district.

In October, the government announced the enhancement of support under Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) from Rs 500 per month to each patient for the entire duration of the treatment to Rs 1,000," another source said.

The committee’s role is to evaluate the provisions for the nutritional requirements of students enrolled in the PM POSHAN scheme and to propose enhancements for more effective implementation.

This initiative will be effectively linked with other government initiatives such as Fit India movement, Eat Right campaign, Poshan Abhiyaan for an all-round and holistic development model of health for the school children, Vardhan said.

Launched in 2018, ‘Poshan Abhiyaan’ or the National Nutrition Mission is implemented in conjunction with the existing ICDS mechanisms to tackle severe malnutrition and stunting of children in India.

Medical department officials and public of Suruhoto pose for a photograph on the occasion of Poshan Maah on September 10 at VDB Hall, Suruhoto.

The government has earmarked a budget of Rs 9,046 crore for the 'POSHAN Abhiyaan', a three-year nutritional programme for children and women.