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Kataria flags off special walkathon to mark ‘Poshan ka Mela’ conclusion

The month-long seventh ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah-2024’, a national initiative aimed at promoting nutrition and eradicating malnutrition, concluded at Sukhna Lake. Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, along with his wife, graced the closing ceremony. In his address, Kataria...
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Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria rolls the dice after flagging off a ‘Poshan’ walk at Sukna Lake on Monday. Vicky
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The month-long seventh ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah-2024’, a national initiative aimed at promoting nutrition and eradicating malnutrition, concluded at Sukhna Lake.

Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, along with his wife, graced the closing ceremony. In his address, Kataria reiterated the importance of collective efforts to combat malnutrition.

The state-level ‘Poshan ka Mela’, organised as part of the celebration, focused on enhancing public awareness and strengthening community-level interventions. The event commenced with a special walkathon on ‘Poshan’, officially flagged off by the Governor. Around 100 anganwadi workers participated, carrying placards and banners promoting vital nutrition and emphasising on the role of proper nutrition in fostering healthy communities.

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The fair featured a wide array of health and nutrition-related stalls set up by various departments of the UT. The Department of Education stall displaying indigenous toys was a highlight of the event. A unique stall, ‘Hunar ki Udaan’, exhibited handmade art and craft items created by children from child care institutions.

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