AYUSH Ministry conducts various activities during 'Poshan Maah'

The AYUSH Ministry and its affiliated bodies conducted various activities and organised awareness camps as part of "Poshan Maah", which is being observed this September to reach every household with the message of nutrition.

Nutrition awareness camps were organised on September 15 by three institutes of the Central Council of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS).

The camps were held at Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases, New Delhi; Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Nutritional Disorders, Himachal Pradesh; and Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Mother and Child Health Care, Maharashtra, according to an official statement.

"During the camp, medicinal plants of daily use (home remedies) have been displayed for the knowledge of patients, importance of nutrition from an Ayurvedic perspective was shared, the female patients at IPD (In-Patient Department) were counselled accordingly along with other OPD (Out-Patient Department) patients.

"Pregnant and lactating mothers were also sensitized towards the significance of nutrition and the banners, charts and brochures have been prepared, displayed and distributed for creating awareness," the statement added.

With an objective to improve nutritional outcomes for children, adolescents, pregnant women and lactating mothers, the ministry issued directives to its research councils and institutes for conducting activities for the welfare of general public.

September is being observed as 'Poshan Maah' (or nutrition month) with the aim of reaching every household with the message of nutrition.