The whole of September will be observed as ‘Poshan Maah’ in the country during which people will be made aware of the importance of nutrition and critically malnourished children will be identified, referred and managed.
During the month, Health Department and Women and Child Development Department officials will organize various activities to create public awareness on nutrition.
All the activities during 'Poshan Maah' will be held on digital platforms to comply with Covid-19 prevention guidelines.
Meanwhile, community sensitization through home visits and Village Health and Nutrition Day events, public awareness on diseases and digital competition on the topic of nutrition will be organized.