PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun
Vidhan Sabha speaker and Kotdwar MLA, Ritu Khanduri has said that everyone should be aware of nutrition and encourage families around them to eat a balanced and nutritious diet. She participated in Women and Child Nutrition Fair under National Nutrition Month Campaign organised under joint aegis of Women Empowerment and Child Development (WECD) department and Rotary Club Kotdwar in on Wednesday.
During the event, various nutrition and public awareness programmes were organised, including distribution of Lakshmi kits, baby showers for pregnant women and Annaprashan ceremony for children. Awareness about health, nutrition, hygiene and balanced diet of women and children was raised through various activities.
Khanduri said, “Mother and child are the future of the country. Special attention to nutrition is essential to improve maternal and child health. Healthy mothers and healthy children lay a strong foundation for a healthy and strong society. Nutritious and balanced diet is essential for proper physical and mental development of children.”
She said that the Central and State governments are implementing several important schemes for health, nutrition and welfare of women and children. Along with ensuring benefits of these schemes reach eligible beneficiaries, it is also essential to increase public awareness.
She said that efforts being made by giving priority to maternal and child health and nutrition are important steps towards building a healthy and strong society. She added that local and traditional foods are rich in nutrients and including them in the daily diet can improve the health of women and children.
