BD Mishra felicitates Child Development Project Officers (CDPO) At Raj Bhavan

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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (retd) Dr BD Mishra on Monday felicitated the best performing Child Development Project Officers (CDPO) of the state at Raj Bhavan, here.

He also felicitated the Women & Child Development department of the state for successful implementation of various schemes and programmes for women and children, an official release informed.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that the Poshan Abhiyan is of paramount significance and has to be executed with a missionary zeal.

“As the foot soldiers of the National Nutrition Mission, the CDPOs are the cutting edge of the programme. The success of the programme reflects the dedication of the officers,” he said.

Congratulating the officers and officials of WCD for the successful conclusion of Poshaan Maah, the Governor said that nowhere in the world there is political leadership like India today, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He called upon all stakeholders to put in a concerted effort to ensure that mother and child health in the country is taken due care of.

Dr Mishra further emphasized on awareness about nutrition including breastfeeding. “Adequate and appropriate awareness on food and nutrition are the essential aspects of social healthcare,” he added.

Poshan Abhiyaan is a multi-ministerial convergence mission with the vision to ensure attainment of malnutrition free India by 2022. The objective of the abhiyaan is to reduce stunting in identified districts of India with the highest malnutrition burden by improving utilization of key Anganwadi services and improving the quality of Anganwadi services delivery.

It aims to ensure holistic development and adequate nutrition for pregnant women, mothers and children, the release added.