CHAYANG TAJO, 15 Sep: A Rashtriya Poshan Maah awareness programme was organised by the Chayang Tajo ICDS project, in collaboration with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM), at the ADC conference hall here in East Kameng district on Tuesday.

The programme focused on promoting nutrition, health, hygiene, kitchen gardens and sustainable livelihoods among the community.

Circle Officer Rajiv Ranjan emphasised the importance of establishing and maintaining poshan vatikas (kitchen gardens) in and around anganwadi centres to encourage access to fresh, nutritious and locally grown food. He also highlighted the importance of health and hygiene for the overall wellbeing of children, women and the community.

ArSRLM cluster coordinator Rikto Ete highlighted the importance of self-help groups (SHGs), women's empowerment, and the objectives of the ArSRLM in promoting sustainable livelihoods and self-reliance at the grassroots level.

Chayang Tajo ICDS Project CDPO Tarh Domtecoordinated the programme, which reflected the collective commitment towards building a healthy, nourished and self-reliant community, in line with the vision of Poshan Abhiyaan. (DIPRO)