Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi seeks people's participation in efforts to eradicate malnutrition
New Delhi, August 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people on Sunday to join the government's efforts to eradicate malnutrition in the country as part of the annual 'Poshan Maah' event in September.
The Prime Minister stated that efforts to raise social awareness are critical in addressing the challenges of malnutrition. PM Modi made the statements during Mann Ki Baat's 92nd episode.
"The month of September is dedicated to festivals as well as a big campaign related to nutrition. We celebrate the Poshan Maah every year from the 1st to the 30th of September. Many creative and diverse efforts are being made all over the country against malnutrition," the Prime Minister said.
"Efforts for social awareness play an important role in tackling the challenges of malnutrition. I would urge all of you in the coming nutrition month, to take part in the efforts to eradicate malnutrition," he added.
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The Prime Minister outlined the government's efforts in this direction, emphasising the use of technology and public participation in the nutrition campaign.
"From providing mobile devices to millions of Anganwadi workers in the country, a Poshan Tracker has also been launched to monitor the accessibility of Anganwadi services. In all the Aspirational Districts and the states of the North East, 14 to 18-year-old daughters have also been brought under the purview of the POSHAN Abhiyaan," PM Modi said.
"The solution to the malady of malnutrition is not limited just to these steps - in this fight, many other initiatives also play an important role. For example, take the Jal Jeevan Mission...this mission is also going to have a huge impact in making India malnutrition-free," he further stated.
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-PTC News with ANI inputs
