Jamshedpur: 500 children across East Singhbhum malnourished, says DC

Awareness against malnutrition a continuous process: Joba Manjhi

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, Sep 28: Awareness against malnutrition is a continuous process. There is need to enhance mass awareness on the importance of nutritious and healthy diet in order to effectively deal with malnutrition. This was observed here on Wednesday by the state minister for Woman and Child Development and Social Security, Joba Manjhi, at a district level programme organized at Ravindra Bhavan, Sakchi, to observe Nutrition Month 2022.

In her address, the minister said although the Nutrition Month celebration was fixed for a month, there was need for its constant review and follow-up. She said the role of anganbari workers and health Sahiyas was pivotal in fighting against malnutrition. Nutritious diet is important for the growth of an individual, especially children and mothers, she said.

The minister also released a magazine titled ‘Poshan Pustika’ (Booklet on Nutrition) in the presence of other dignitaries.

East Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner Vijaya Jadhav was also present on the occasion as the special guest. She administered the oath of nutrition to those present during the programme. She said the Nutrition Month was aimed at promoting health through nutrition. She said around 500 children in the district were identified as highly malnourished and malnourished. She said such children would be provided adequate nutritious diet through government guidelines, CSR and other modes. 

District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) Satya Thakur gave a presentation on the awareness campaign on nutrition being carried out in the district.

Zila Parishad president Bari Murmu was also present during the programme. She said nutrition was must to keep women healthy. District Civil Surgeon Dr Sahir Pal was among others present during the programme.