In continuation of Breastfeeding Week, an awareness programme was organised at Ursuline convent school lohardaga. It was inaugurated by the Income Tax commissioner Bhawna Gulati by lighting candles. On the occasion Gulati also participated in the rituals of Annaprasan and Goad Bharai of pregnant women. She distributed the prizes for healthy baby show.
Gulati said, “Breast feeding saves the children from many diseases. Mother’s milk is like nectar. It provides complete nutrition to a child for six months from his birth. It also strengthens the relation of a mother to her child. The aim of this Beast Feeding Week is to encourage the women to feed their wards. If a girl is born her parents must take advantage of ladli Yozna.”
Before it the District Social welfare Officer Sanjay Thakur flagged off an awareness rally at Ursuline Convent School. In this rally the Anganbadi Sewikas walked the several places to make the people aware for it. The programme was directed by Ganesh lal. On the occasion the CDPOs of all blocks and a large number of women were present.