SOHA, 9 Sep: The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah under the ICDS Project in Namsang was launched at the community hall here in Tirap district on Wednesday. The event was jointly observed by the ArSRLM, health department, Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRI) and education department under the central theme, "Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari."

CDPO for Namsang ICDS Pakkar Nomuk, in his address, emphasised the importance of enrolling eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY).

He informed the gathering that Rs. 5,000 is provided to an eligible mother for the first living child, while Rs. 6,000 is provided for the second child, subject to the scheme's eligibility conditions, when the second child is a girl.

Soha Health Centre medical officer Dr. P. Monwagham addressed the gathering on the importance of dietary diversity and balanced nutrition. Deomali ArSRLM Block Mission manager Tasso Rinnya Doji highlighted the importance of consuming locally available vegetables and fruits as affordable and nutritious sources of food for maintaining good health.

Soha GPC Wikhin Songthing appealed to the public to actively participate in such programmes to promote better health and nutrition. (DIPRO)