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SRINAGAR: In connection with the ongoing Poshan Maah celebrations, the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) District Srinagar organized an awareness programme titled 'Sewa Parv' at Miskeen Bagh which was graced by the Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare Department Sarmad Hafeez (IAS), Mission Director ICDS Dr Musheer Ahmad(JKAS) and District Programme Officer ICDS, Srinagar, Mrs Bureeda Majeed.
The event aimed to sensitize the local community about the various themes of Poshan Maah including Men-streaming, obesity, breastfeeding and the harmful effects of junk food and to promote healthy and nutritious eating habits, especially among adolescents.Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare Department Sarmad Hafeez (IAS), urged Awws to materialise all the schemes on ground level and urged beneficiaries particularly mothers to take advantage of govt schemes. He emphasized the importance of utilizing various government schemes aimed at improving public health and nutrition.
“The objective of such programmes is to create awareness about government initiatives and ensure they reach the grassroots level,” he said.Mission Director ICDS Dr. Musheer Ahmad(JKAS)in his address, reiterated the department’s commitment to reaching every village with vital information about ICDS schemes and initiatives. He underlined the importance of community participation in achieving the goals of Poshan Abhiyaan, the Government of India's flagship mission to improve nutritional outcomes across the country.
Talking about the achievements of ICDS in schemes like PMMVY and Ladli Beti, he urged to remove all the pendency if any so that beneficiaries can avail services and benefits at the earliest.Speakers at the event highlighted the long-term benefits of a balanced diet and the need to instill healthy eating habits from a young age. They stressed the role of nutrition in physical and cognitive development, especially among school-going children and also importance of moral education in inculcating good habits to benefit the society at large.
The programme was attended by CDPOs of district Srinagar, health professionals, and community representatives.The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from beneficiaries and supervisors of the District Srinagar, Anganwadi workers, helpers, and local residents, marking it as a successful step toward promoting Poshan Mah as an initiative towards better eating habits and providing Poshan to all.The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by District Programme Officer Srinagar, Mrs Bureeda Majeed.
