Department of Social Welfare, Jalukie ICDS Project organised a block level anaemia awareness and screening camp at Heningkunglwa Village Council Hall under Peren District on 8th September, 2021 with CDPO Jalukie, Namhuheing as the resource person. The objective of the camp was to impart knowledge about anaemia among the community and it was organised as part of month-long celebration of Poshan Maah (1st - 30th September, 2021) being observed during the month of September.

Before the screening camp a short programme was held wherein CDPO Jalukie highlighted the action plan, target group, goals and objectives of Rashtriya Poshan Maah, 2021. In this connection, he sought cooperation from Village Councils, AWWs and stakeholders in order to ensure the successful implementation of the month-long celebration programme.

He also stressed on the importance of keeping one's health fit and balanced and also spoke on the need to stay hygienic. Further, CDPO encouraged the gathering to consume nutritious diet for a healthy life.

Meanwhile in the programme, District Programme Assistant, PMMVY Peren also gave a brief highlight on Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandhana Yojana (PMMVY). The programme was chaired by Supervisor Jalukie, Kalivi Zhimomi.

(Mamang, IA Peren)