ZIRO, 12 Sep: The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) was launched on Saturday at Ato Rubu Duku Nelo in Lempia village in Lower Subansiri district, in the presence of community leaders, health workers, and local residents.

The programme was organised by the office of the child development project officer (CDPO), Ziro-I ICDS project, under the Women and Child Development Department to advance grassroots nutrition and maternal health initiatives across the district.

The day's programme featured interactive sessions led by representatives from the Health, Education, Rural Development, Civil Supply, and PHED Departments.

Speakers focused on practical strategies to improve family health, emphasising the importance of protein-rich local foods, early childhood stimulation, fresh hot-cooked meals at anganwadi centres, and navigating financial assistance through the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY).

Key addresses were delivered by CDPO Takhe Rinyo Bullo, Lempia ZPM Rubu Tadii, and Tajang ZPM Millo Tadu.

Nutrition kits were also distributed to families by area anganwadi workers during the programme. (DIPRO)