Poshan Ma programme held in Malappuram
The Malappuram Municipality and ICDS organized a Poshan Ma awareness event to promote healthy eating habits and combat malnutrition. The program featured an awareness rally, a nutrition exhibition, and a traditional Oppana performance.
Why it matters
Community-led health initiatives are essential for addressing local nutritional challenges and improving public health awareness in rural and semi-urban areas.
Malappuram Municipality and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) jointly organised a Poshan Ma awareness rally, a mega Oppana and a nutrition exhibition on the importance of healthy food here on Saturday (September 26).
Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty inaugurated the programme. Municipal chairperson V. Rinisha presided.
The programme focused on promoting healthy eating habits and creating awareness about malnutrition among children, mothers and families.
A mega Oppana held as part of the Poshan Ma programme organised by Malappuram Municipality at Malappuram on September 26. | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN
A nutrition exhibition and competition featured dishes prepared by mothers from various anganwadis using locally available food items. The exhibition highlighted the importance of including nutritious and varied foods in daily diets.
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