Collector Gariaband Niranjan Das has directed Anganwadi workers to taste the flavoured milk and only after being assured of the quality of milk it should be provided to children.
The Collector gave the directives to the officers of Women and Child Development Department during a workshop here on Friday.
“Under this scheme, every child in Anganwadi will be provided with 100 Ml flavoured milk once in a week. In Gariaband district on every Monday the milk will be provided to children,” he said.
The Collector directed that if any kind of abnormalities is observed then it should be not be used. The milk packets must be stored in normal temperature at a dry and clean place. If any kinds of leakages or excessive swelling are observed in the packets then it should be rejected, he directed.
“If the child shows un-interest or allergy toward milk then they should not be made to drink the milk. The parents should be made aware that once their child has consumed milk he/she should not eat any kind of sour edible items like tamarind, basi-rice, lime or wild fruits,” Collector Das said.
According to the Collector, in case if the child suffers a headache, vomiting, stomach ache or diarrhea then they should be immediately rushed to the nearest primary health centre. He also asked officers to ensure that milk is not kept in open for more than an hour or two before consumption and in any circumstances, a packet exceeding 90 days limits should not be used.