The Ministry of Women and Child Development reported on 29 SEP 2025 that Poshan Maah celebrations in Madhya Pradesh highlighted nutrition activities, counselling sessions, and health initiatives. During the 8th Poshan Maah, health activities and counselling sessions were organized for families in the Barwani and Damoh districts of Madhya Pradesh. At the AWC Gariya Faliya Semli in Pati block, Barwani, Anganwadi workers and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) brought the community together to discuss crucial health and nutrition topics, focusing on male engagement for child development during the essential 1000 golden days. Albendazole tablets were distributed to children, and counselling was provided on the importance of deworming and maintaining hygienic habits. In Damoh's Padri Sahajpur, a Poshan Thali demo featured special Moringa parathas, highlighting the nutritional benefits of Moringa and emphasizing the importance of consuming Take Home Ration (THR). Release ID: 2172686.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Women and Child Development: The central ministry responsible for policies related to women and children.
Poshan Maah: Annual month dedicated to nutrition awareness and related activities.
Madhya Pradesh: The Indian state where the Poshan Maah celebrations are taking place.
Anganwadi workers: Grassroots workers in India who provide basic health and nutrition services in rural areas.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Poshan Maah celebrations in Madhya Pradesh
highlight nutrition activities, counselling sessions,
and health initiatives
Posted On: 29 SEP 2025 3:03PM by PIB Delhi
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During the 8 Poshan Maah, various health activities and counselling sessions were organized for families in
the Barwani and Damoh districts of Madhya Pradesh. At the AWC Gariya Faliya Semli in Pati block,
Barwani, a joint effort by Anganwadi workers and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) brought the
community together to discuss crucial health and nutrition topics, focusing on male engagement for child
development during the essential 1000 golden days.
Albendazole tablets were distributed to children, and counselling was provided on the importance of
deworming and maintaining hygienic habits.
In Damoh's Padri Sahajpur, Madhya Pradesh, a Poshan Thali demo featured special Moringa parathas,
highlighting the nutritional benefits of Moringa and emphasizing the importance of consuming Take Home
Ration (THR).****
SS/MS
(Release ID: 2172686)