Pherzawl: The ongoing month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan witnessed a series of community-oriented activities across Pherzawl district, focusing on nutrition awareness, unity, nation-building, student participation and environmental conservation.
As part of Anganwadi Ka Utsav, nutrition awareness programmes were organised at Anganwadi Centres in Tuisen, Henchungpunji and other locations by concerned ICDS officials in collaboration with ASHAs and Anganwadi Workers.
The awareness sessions covered balanced diets, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, anaemia prevention and nutritional requirements of pregnant women and lactating mothers. Demonstrations on preparing nutritious food using locally available ingredients were also conducted.
A total of 115 participants, including 35 males and 80 females, attended the programmes across four venues. Participants interacted with health workers and expressed their commitment to promoting healthy nutrition for children and mothers.
Meanwhile, the Office of the BDO, Parbung, organised a mass foot march involving women, youth and elders. Participants carried banners and placards through the main streets of the village, conveying messages related to unity, public service, cleanliness and nation-building.
The march was flagged off from Parbung Main Bazar in the presence of District Administration officials, village authorities and local CSO leaders.
The campaign also extended to schools, where Painting and Essay Writing competitions were organised at Tuipiphai Aided School, involving 15 students. At Pherzawl Government High School, an Elocution Competition was held, with students speaking on themes related to service to the nation and Viksit Bharat.
In another initiative, the Pherzawl Forest Division, in collaboration with the District Administration, conducted a sapling distribution programme and roadside plantation drive at Pherzawl Village. A total of 42 residents participated in the activity aimed at promoting environmental awareness and community involvement in conservation.
