Under the Poshan Maah, the Department of Social Welfare UT Chandigarh held Enhance Child Nutrition and Public Health program today.

Under the Poshan Maah, the Department of Social Welfare UT Chandigarh held Enhance Child Nutrition and Public Health program today.

Under the Poshan Maah, the Department of Social Welfare UT Chandigarh held Enhance Child Nutrition and Public Health program today. 
Key Events and Activities included :- 
1. Demonstration on Complementary Feeding: Held at Mouli Village, this demonstration offered practical guidance on effective feeding practices for children who have completed 6 months of age. 
2. Educational Lectures: o Complementary Feeding: Doctors and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) conducted a lecture at Dadumajra, highlighting the significance of proper nutrition. o SAM/MAM Children: A Medical Officer provided insights on Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) at RC Dhanas-I, stressing the importance of timely intervention. 
3. Extensive Educational Activities Across 450 Anganwadi Centres: o Plantation Drive: Promoting environmental sustainability through a dedicated drive. o Health Awareness Lectures: Addressing anemia, the importance of yoga, and awareness about adolescent age of marriage. o Distribution of Herbal Plants: Encouraging the use of natural health solutions. o Slogan Writing Competition: Inspiring creative thinking about healthy food. o Counseling of Adolescent Girls: Providing advice on personal hygiene and health. 
4. Growth Monitoring and Ration Distribution: Growth monitoring was conducted at all 450 Anganwadi Centres, with take-home rations distributed via Face Authentication through the POSHAN Tracker Application. 
5. Home Visits: All 450 Anganwadi centres conducted home visits to emphasize diet diversity, appropriate feeding practices, and provided counseling to parents of SAM and MAM children.