Closing Ceremony of Poshan Pakhwada 2025 in Soreng
Soreng, April 22:
The closing ceremony of Poshan Pakhwada 2025, themed "Nutritional Well-being," was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Conference Hall of Baiguney AWC. The event highlighted the importance of millets and locally grown foods in enhancing nutrition and health.
The ceremony began with a warm welcome to the Chief Guest and Special Guest, who were honored with plant offerings and bouquets as a gesture of respect and sustainability.
Key Highlights of the Event
- Theme Focus: The theme "Nutritional Well-being" underscored the role of millets in improving dietary habits and health. To emphasize this, an exhibition of millet-based food items showcased their nutritional value and culinary diversity.
- Insights from Guest Speakers
- CDPO Soreng provided an overview of the fifteen-day initiative across six Zonal or Sector AWC, GPU, and schools, reinforcing the importance of nutrition-based interventions.
- Hon'ble Panchayat Madam Mrs. Magita Rai spoke about food habits, lifestyle changes, and their link to rising health concerns.
- Nutrition Inspector Miss Varsha Chettri discussed the Take Home Ration, detailing its nutritional value, health benefits, and the significance of millets in achieving well-being.
- Cultural and Talent Showcase
The event also featured cultural performances and talent displays, adding a lively and engaging dimension to the ceremony.
- ICDS graduates showcased their talent through a dance performance.
- Master Arindhum Chettri impressed the audience with a flute recital.
- Sangey presented a beautiful song.
- Several local artists contributed to the event's celebratory spirit with melodious performances.
The closing ceremony effectively demonstrated the importance of millet-based nutrition and locally grown food, fostering awareness and engagement among attendees. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from AWW Mrs. Rekha Chettri, acknowledging the contributions of all participants and stakeholders.