Kohima district launched the month-long celebration of Poshan Maah under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Shanavas C, IAS at DC's Conference Hall, Kohima on 1st September.

Launching the programme, DC Kohima said that every year, from 1st to 30th September, Poshan Maah is celebrated with various action plans from the concerned departments. He hope that all the departments will take part in the convergence activities for the successful implementation of the programme.

Kohima District Coordinator of Poshan Abhiyaan, Sohile Tep said that Poshan Maah was launched on 8th March 2018 with an aim to improve the nutritional outcomes for women and children by leveraging technology, targeted approach and convergence. She said the month-long celebration will consist of various activities under different themes for every week in all the five blocks, including Tseminyu, with an aim to build public participation through various activities, and convert nutrition awareness into a mass movement.

During the launching programme, the participants took the Poshan Pledge and also discussed on the District Poshan Maah Action Plan prepared by the concerned departments for further necessary action.

(DPRO, Kohima)