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Poshan Abhiyaan Closing Programme Held at Singhik Anganwadi Centre
Singhik, Chungthang, October 9th: The sector-level closing programme of Poshan Abhiyaan 2026 was organised at Singhik Anganwadi Centre (AWC), Chungthang Zone 3, with the aim of strengthening nutrition awareness and encouraging community participation in promoting healthy dietary practices.
The programme was attended by the Supervisor, Chungthang Zone 3; Nutrition Inspectors; Gender Specialist, HUB; Finance Specialist, HUB; Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), mothers and community members.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Thupden Bhutia, Supervisor, Chungthang Zone 3, who highlighted the importance of Poshan Abhiyaan, this year’s theme and the need to incorporate its message into everyday life beyond programme activities. He also emphasised the active participation of community members, AWWs and AWHs in ensuring the successful implementation of nutrition initiatives.
Nutrition Inspector, Mr. Sonam Namgyal Bhutia, conducted a session on the nutritional importance of various food groups, balanced diets and dietary diversity. He also highlighted food adulteration, affordable alternatives to expensive nutrient-rich foods, and the importance of developing healthy eating habits for better health outcomes and the proper growth and development of children.
Participants were encouraged to adopt practical, economical and nutritious dietary practices in their daily lives.
Ms. Pandamit Lepcha, Gender Specialist, HUB, conducted an awareness session on various gender-related Government schemes, the One Stop Centre and its services, along with schemes and programmes implemented through the Hub for Empowerment of Women (HUB).
The programme concluded with a recipe demonstration by the AWWs and AWHs, highlighting the nutritional value of the prepared recipes. Participants were also given the opportunity to raise queries, which were addressed during the session.
The programme concluded on a productive note, reinforcing the message that nutrition is a shared responsibility and that small, healthy choices practised every day can contribute to a healthier community and a stronger future generation.
The programme was attended by the Supervisor, Chungthang Zone 3; Nutrition Inspectors; Gender Specialist, HUB; Finance Specialist, HUB; Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), mothers and community members.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Thupden Bhutia, Supervisor, Chungthang Zone 3, who highlighted the importance of Poshan Abhiyaan, this year’s theme and the need to incorporate its message into everyday life beyond programme activities. He also emphasised the active participation of community members, AWWs and AWHs in ensuring the successful implementation of nutrition initiatives.
Nutrition Inspector, Mr. Sonam Namgyal Bhutia, conducted a session on the nutritional importance of various food groups, balanced diets and dietary diversity. He also highlighted food adulteration, affordable alternatives to expensive nutrient-rich foods, and the importance of developing healthy eating habits for better health outcomes and the proper growth and development of children.
Participants were encouraged to adopt practical, economical and nutritious dietary practices in their daily lives.
Ms. Pandamit Lepcha, Gender Specialist, HUB, conducted an awareness session on various gender-related Government schemes, the One Stop Centre and its services, along with schemes and programmes implemented through the Hub for Empowerment of Women (HUB).
The programme concluded with a recipe demonstration by the AWWs and AWHs, highlighting the nutritional value of the prepared recipes. Participants were also given the opportunity to raise queries, which were addressed during the session.
The programme concluded on a productive note, reinforcing the message that nutrition is a shared responsibility and that small, healthy choices practised every day can contribute to a healthier community and a stronger future generation.
