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Aizawl, 8th April 2025: Mizoram Chief Secretary Pu Khilli Ram Meena launched the 7th Edition of Poshan Pakhwada, a nutrition awareness program, on April 8, 2025, at the Chief Secretary's Video Conference Room in Aizawl. This initiative aims to promote nutrition and health among women and children. The program was inaugurated via video conference, attended by officials from various districts, including District Programme Officers, Child Development Programme Officers, and Integrated Child Development Services personnel. The event was led by Pi Lalzarmawii, Commissioner & Secretary, Social Welfare, Tribal Affairs, Women & Child Development, with Pi Zoramthangi Chhangte, Director, Women & Child Development, delivering presentation on Poshan Pakwhada 2025.

Shri Khilli Ram Meena emphasized the importance of nutrition for women and children, highlighting the program's significance. The Chief Secretary urged all attendees of the launching program to give their best efforts towards realizing the four themes of this year's Poshan Pakhwada, which include:

1. Focus on the First 1000 Days of Life

2. Popularization of the Beneficiary/Citizen Module of the Poshan Tracker

3. Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM)

4. Healthy Lifestyle to Address Childhood Obesity.