Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday in a letter to all aanganbadi workers across the state said that in this time of crisis, all of them have critical roles and responsibilities to fulfill.
“The duty of aanganbadi workers is to take care of the health and the supply of nutrition of children and mothers, but most importantly they should take care of themselves too,” Baghel in his letter said.
The chief minister said: “Together, we will fight against the corona pandemic and defeat it in Chhattisgarh.”
He further said that the coronavirus pandemic has become a major concern across the world, and the only way to prevent this disease is to practice physical distance and stay safe at home.
Baghel said since they are in contact with the people of the rural areas and since people listen to their advice, they should fulfill their responsibilities to take care of the health and nutrition needs of children and mothers, and also take care of themselves.
“Aanganbadi workers should also advise people to stay at home and to not to go out unless it is important,” the CM said in his letter.
“People should also be told to practice physical distancing and also to wash hands after touching unknown objects.”
He further added if anganbadi workers deliver nutritious meal at the doorstep of beneficiaries, crowds at aanganbadi centres can be avoided, which is important for prevention of the coronavirus infection.
“Workers preparing ready-to-eat food should also be advised to maintain individual hygiene and physical distance while doing the work, “the CM said.
Proper arrangements should be made for safe and hygienic distribution of nutritious meals, he said and added that it should be made sure that all the children and mothers receive nutritious meals regularly.
The CM in his letter said that initial symptoms of coronavirus include coughing, fever, and difficulty in breathing.
“All the preventive measures suggested for prevention of corona should be practiced and people should also be advised to do the same.
“If any case of corona infection is identified, aanganbadi workers should immediately inform officials concerned of their department and also that of health department.”
Baghel requested aanganbadi workers to empower the government with their dedication and commitment towards duty, so these collective efforts, state may set an example for the entire country.