In order to motivate people to opt for a scientific way of treatment instead of believing in superstition, an awareness programme was organised in Deobhog block of the district on Monday.
On the occasion, District Panchayat President Dr Shweta Sharma administered the oath to Mitanins for working in the direction of eradicating superstition prevailing in the region.
Meanwhile, Dr Sharma also suggested Mitanins to encourage people to approach a doctor in case of illness. Besides, she also asked Mitanins to motivate people to opt for institutional deliveries.
Addressing the gathering, Parliamentary Secretary Govardhan Majhi said soon arrangement of potable water will be made in 30 health care centers and an X-ray machine will be provided to Deobhog’s Community Health Centre within a week. Moreover, Majhi also gave specific directives to officials concerned in the block to ensure smooth functioning of work pertaining to distribution of nutritional food supplements.