March 17, 2020 12:17 PM

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Goa: Poshan Pakhwara being held from March 8 to 22

<span style="color: #222222;">In Goa, Poshan Pakhwara or Nutritional Fortnight is being held from 8th to 22 March to create awareness about nutrition among masses. Activities are being organised with special emphasis on the health of women and children and battling against malnutrition.<br />''<br />''There are 1262 Anganwadi centres in Goa under the aegis of Department of Women and child development. The activities on nutrition guidance to children, pregnant women are in progress in these Anganwadi centres.<br />''<br />''Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Rewa Dubhashi from Ponda stressed on the natural life style and simple diet to be free from all sorts of ailments.<br />''Pre school education is also imparted to children in Anganwadi centres. Most importantly, in this fortnight, stress is laid on guidance by nutrition experts and Paediatricians.</span><br />

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