Dimapur, Sep. 26 (EMN): In continuation with the Poshan Maa activities, the ICDS Noksen conducted various programmes at Noksen block from September 14 to the 19th, an update received here on Friday informed.
A programme on anaemia screening for adolescent girls, health and nutrition was held at the Primary Health Centre, with 21 participants.
A mothers’ meeting was also organised for mothers at Noksen village and sensitise them on Covid-19, breast feeding, nutrition, support for maintenance in the development of kitchen gardens and identification of severe acute malnutrition children.
Cleanliness drive was conducted in and around Noksen town by the team of ICDS project with the help of student body and the community.
As a part of the nutrition month, cooking competition was also conducted at the guest house of SDO. The participants were made to prepare food from locally available fruits and vegetables.
Noksen village was placed in the first position while Litem village and Noksen town came second and third respectively.
While highlighting the participants to be aware of the food products that are well grown in the area, Child development program officer emphasised on the importance of organic farming and maintaining kitchen gardens.
