Dimapur, Sep. 15 (EMN): Tamlu block in Longleng district organised a nutrition rally marking Rashtriya Poshan Maah on September 11. ADC and chairman of BCAP Tamlu block, Y Chingyak Konyak, flagged-off the rally at his office premises and also administered Poshan pledge to the officials of all convergence departments and school children present for the rally.
A DIPR report stated that the CDPO and BCAP member secretary, Longlang, in his keynote address, had urged the line departments for better convergence in all the activities during the national nutrition month.
Dr. Baungan, MO Tamlu, spoke on the health issues of adolescent girls and pointed out that adolescent period is marked with tremendous changes in the body. He also stressed on the extra nutritional needs and cleanliness during this crucial period of life.
The programme was chaired by Enyei, block coordinator of Poshan Abhiyan, Tamlu block. Students of Christian English School, Angawadi workers and helpers, medical staff and RD staff participated in the programme.
