ZIRO, SEP 12:

The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) 2026 was launched at Ato Rubu Duku Nelo in Lempia village on Saturday, with community leaders, health workers and local residents participating in the programme.

Organised by the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Ziro-I Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Project, under the Department of Women and Child Development, the event focused on strengthening grassroots nutrition and maternal health initiatives across Lower Subansiri district.

Representatives from the Health, Education, Rural Development, Civil Supply and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) conducted interactive sessions on improving family health. Key areas included consumption of protein-rich local foods, early childhood stimulation, provision of fresh hot-cooked meals at Anganwadi centres and access to financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY).

CDPO Takhe Rinyo Bullo, chief guest and 5th Lempia Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) Rubu Tadii, and guest of honour and 6th Tajang ZPM Millo Tadu stressed the importance of community ownership and inter-departmental coordination in improving nutrition outcomes.

A showcase of nutrient-rich local recipes was also organised, followed by distribution of nutrition kits to village families by Anganwadi workers.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Anganwadi Worker Rubu Rija. The month-long Poshan Maah campaign will continue until October 8. (DIPR)