The Poshan Pakhwada celebration from 16th March 2021 to 31 March 2021, which aims to raise awareness to improve nutrition index of women and children across the country, was successfully carried out in Mokokchung district with the initiatives of the Social Welfare Department. The closing programme of the nutrition fortnight event was held at Sangtemla Ward, Multi-Purpose Hall, Mokokchung, on 31st March2021.

            EAC Mokokchung, Sentilong Ozukum in his brief speech thanked the Department of Social Welfare for the proactive role being taken while implementing the programmes from the centre. He called upon all to keep up their good effort and dedication by maintaining that education, health care and nutrition are the basics to develop a nation towards building a healthy society.

            DPO, (ICDS), Mokokchung, I. Mangliyangba in his report on Poshan Pakhwada said that altogether 1859 different activities have been done in the district during the observation of Poshan Pakhwada 2021.

            The programme was chaired by Atsole Khalo (Sr. Supervisor) Kubolong project. Slide show on the activities of Poshan Pakhwada 2021 was presented by Team Poshan and concluding remarks was delivered by Imliyanger, CDPO Kubolong.

                                                                                                (DPRO Mokokchung)