DC Kupwara Flags off ‘Poshan on Wheels’ rally for mass awareness
KUPWARA, FEBRUARY 22: Deputy
Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today flagged off ‘Poshan on Wheels’ rally,
an IEC campaign about the Poshan Schemes, here at D.C Office Kupwara. District Programme Officer ICDS Kupwara,
Tanveer Hakeem; CDPO Kupwara, Mujeeb Wani were present on the occasion.
The rally saw participation of large
number of Anganwari Workers of Poshan Project Kupwara and other stakeholders
who were holding banners and placards, spreading awareness about the Poshan Schemes
and healthy lifestyle. The rally went through different streets of Kupwara
town, making the commitment for a Malnutrition free Kupwara.
On the occasion, the Deputy
Commissioner said that the aim of the rally is to create awareness about the
importance of nutrition and healthy practices among the masses. She impressed
upon the officers and field functionaries to sensitize the people at ground
level regarding balanced diet and healthy life style practices. She stressed
the administration's commitment to improving health and nutrition outcomes in
the district, especially for women and children, and urged the community to
actively participate in the campaign.
DPO Kupwara, Hakeem Tanveer also
spoke and said that the department is making concerted efforts to reach the
benefits of Poshan Schemes to the targeted beneficiaries for which rigors IEC
campaign is held across the district.