Observing the World Breastfeeding Week with the theme ‘Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding’, the Vedanta Aluminium, Lanjigarh unit organised a training programme for over 100 women from the nearby communities.
A health camp was also conducted where lactating women and new-borns were provided with medical facilities, medicines, and free health check-ups. The Lanjigarh block Child Development Programme Officer (CDPO) and two lady doctors from Biswanathpur were present.
The participants were informed about colostrum feeding and exclusive six month breastfeeding that are necessary for the new-borns.
The programme also imparted valuable information on prenatal and postnatal care including proper nutrition and healthy food habits for mothers. Exclusive booklets on breastfeeding were also distributed.