Various events are being organised in Anganwadis in Maharashtra’s Nashik district to mark Poshan Maah. Speaking to Akashvani, supervisor, Integrated Child Development Scheme, Triambakeshwar, Shweta Gadakh informed that apart from Poshan March, ‘Poshan bhi Padhai Bhi’, competitions for healthy girl and healthy boy, this year’s events include initiatives like ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’.

Ms. Gadakh said, exhibitions of nutritious food items made from locally available ingredients, especially in tribal areas, are also being held whereas rangoli, poster mehndi, and cycling competitions are being organised for adolescent children. The Supervisor said, no effort is being spared by the Women and Child Development Ministry to ensure a malnutrition-free India.