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DIBRUGARH: CBC’s Field Office in Dibrugarh on Tuesday organized a Special Awareness Programme on ‘Swachhata Pakhwada,’ at Jokai Chamoguri LP School in Dibrugarh.
The programme started with a demonstration on the role of healthy and nutritious food in daily lives. Dr Saurav Kumar Gogoi, Senior Medical Officer (SMO) from the nearby Jokai Medical Hospital, briefed about Poshan Abhiyan and its importance for pregnant and lactating women. While briefing the audience, he explained the role of local and easily available vegetables and food items for healthy mother and baby.
Lakhyajyoti Senapati Gogoi, Staff nurse from Jokai Medical Hospital, explained about the importance of breastfeeding, timely immunization, and proper food for pregnant and lactating women. She narrated about ‘Rainbow Food,’ which means vegetables resembling different colours and varieties should be included in everyday’s plate.
Ghana Kanti Kurmi, Headmaster, Jokai Chamoguri LP School, was also present at the programme.
A special play was performed by Volanath Kala Kendra, Jokai on Poshan Abhiyan followed by a dance performance on the same theme. A quiz programme was also organized on the same theme and the winners were given prizes.
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