Ziro, Oct 16: The closing ceremony of the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was held today at the CDPO Office, Pare Ami, under the aegis of ICDS Project Ziro-I. The month-long celebration from September 17 to October 16, aimed to promote holistic nutrition, healthy eating habits, and community participation for a Suposhit Bharat (Well-Nourished India).
Speaking on the occasion, Takhe Rinyo Bullo, CDPO-cum-Incharge Deputy Director, ICDS Ziro, highlighted the importance of inclusive nutrition awareness, emphasising that Poshan Maah should include mothers, daughters, sons, brothers and also all menfolk of society as good health is a shared responsibility.
Chief Guest SDO Rani Perme congratulated the CDPO and all Anganwadi Workers for successfully conducting the Poshan Maah. She urged parents to avoid giving junk food to children and encouraged the use of locally available fruits and vegetables to prepare nutritious meals, noting that Ziro is blessed with year-round produce unlike many other districts.
DMO Dr. Millo Kunya appreciated the idea of departmental convergence and assured full cooperation from the Health Department. She highlighted related initiatives such as Swasth Nari, Shasakt Parivar Abhiyan, Dulari Kanya Scheme, and Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana.
Special Invitee ZPM Diibo Bamin Gumbo and Deputy Director (Rural Development) Nani Taka also addressed the gathering, lauding the efforts of ICDS in spreading nutrition awareness at the grassroots level.
As part of the celebration, prizes were distributed to winners of the Best Poshan Vatika (Nutri Garden) and Best Recipe Competition. The event also featured the “Plant for Mother (Ek Ped Maa keNaam)” initiative, showcasing community commitment towards nutrition and sustainability.
Among others, officials from IPR, Education and large number of Anganwadi Workers participated in the event.

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