A
meeting in convergence held regarding the Rashtriya Poshan Maah
Vinay Kumar
Chandigarh
POSHAN Abhiyaan “PM’s Overarching
Scheme for Holistic Nourishment”, formally launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister
from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan on 08th March 2018. Hon’ble Prime Minster has
desired that the Mission should be converted into a JAN ANDOLAN for effective implementation
and desired reach. Last year, Rashtriya POSHAN Maah was celebrated in the month
of September, 2018 followed by POSHAN Pakhwada from 08th to 22nd March, 2019.
Ministry of Women and Child Development now decided to further intensify its
efforts and celebrate POSHAN Maah during September, 2019. As per guidelines of
Ministry of Women & Child Development, Govt. of India, New Delhi, the month
of September is to be celebrated as the Rashtriya POSHAN Maah across the
country and U.T. Chandigarh will also celebrate Rashtriya POSHAN Maah from 1st
September 2019 to 30th September 2019 to combat the challenge of malnutrition
in convergence with line departments. A meeting in convergence with all the
line departments was held under the Chairmanship of Worthy Secretary Social
Welfare, Chandigarh Administration on 28th August, 2019 to prepare and review
the Action Plan for the celebration of POSHAN Maah to be held from 1st
September, 2019 to 30th September, 2019. Ms. Navjot Kaur, Director Social
Welfare, Dr. M.L. Dewan, DHS, Ms. Sudha Katyal, Principal Home Science College,
Sh. Mahinder Singh, Joint Director Sports, Dr. Bhavneet, PGIMER and
officers/officials from the department of Social Welfare, Health & Family
Welfare, Sports, Public Health, School Education, Higher Education, Municipal
Corporation, Housing and Urban Affairs, AYUSH, Information and Broadcasting
attended the meeting. POSHAN Maah 2019 intends to increase visibility of
nutrition among mothers of young children, adolescent girls, pregnant and
lactating women, family members (husbands, father, mothers-in-law), and service
providers. Apart from organizing Jan Andolan activities across the month of
September, State/UTs will adopt innovative approaches like “POSHAN Bhagidari”
(enhance the community ownership) and promote “POSHAN Par Charcha ” and POSHAN
Choupal (talks, panel discussion, debates etc.) to promote nutrition at
State/district/Block level. During POSHAN Maah, the main focus will be on
the Themes of “First 1000 Days of the Child, Anaemia, Diarrhoea, Hand Washing
& Sanitation, Poshtik Aahar (wholesome Meal with diet diversity)”. Special
emphases will be given to promote Exclusive Breastfeeding, Complementary
Feeding, Antenatal and Postnatal Care, Dietary Diversity of Mothers &
Children, Anemia Prevention, Sanitation and Hygiene, Diarrhea Management. To
make the POSHAN Maah a success, Anganwadi Workers, Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery
(ANM), Lady Supervisors, Self Help Groups, Teachers, NYKs, NSS, NCC, Scouts
& Guide, Brand Ambassadors, NGOs, Social Media Team, Local Leaders will act
as Enablers. The Secretary Social Welfare, Chandigarh Administration encouraged
all the departments to show full enthusiasm and conduct activities based on all
themes in accordance with the Ministry’s guidelines during POSHAN Maah. He also
asked the department to take the innovative initiatives like “POSHAN
Bhagidari” (enhance the community ownership) and promoting “POSHAN Par Charcha
” and POSHAN Choupal (talks, panel discussion, debates etc.). At the end,
Secretary Social Welfare also directed all the departments to prepare Action
Plan for the celebration of POSHAN Maah and submit the same to the Department
of Social Welfare.
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