India celebrated POSHAN MAAH 2020 from 1st to 30th September. This year POSHAN MAAH focused on crucial aspects like identification of children with MAM and SAM and their referral to mitigate its consequences especially considering the present scenario where nutrition security of vulnerable groups like infants and children is of prime importance. Early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding to be promoted for children up to the age of 6 months and promotion of KITCHEN GARDENS at Anganwadi Centres, schools, government buildings as well as at the household level by the community.
VHAI’s project ‘Realising the Right to Adequate Food and Nutrition’ emphasizes on equitable access to food and nutrition by pregnant and lactating mothers, adolescent girls and children below 5 years of age in six districts of Assam. POSHAN MAAH was celebrated with much fervour and zeal in Assam. Awareness meeting, rallies and nutritious food demonstration programmes were carried out involving youth in all the project districts. The women federation members were able to reach more than 5000 people through these programmes.
Awareness messages on nutrition and COVID-19 preventive measures were circulated through phone calls and whatsApp. The activities were carried out throughout the month in collaboration with the concerned Goan Panchayats.
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