Poshan Mela at Pomlum, Mawngap

SHILLONG: As part of the Rashtriya Poshan Maah celebration, a one-day Poshan Mela-cum-Felicitation for Anganwadi Workers of Mylliem C&RD Block organised by the Block Convergence Committee, Mylliem C&RD Block was held at Pomlum village on Monday. Besides, a felicitation programme for Anganwadi workers and Anganwadi helpers was held at Mawngap Mawkharshiing Community Hall.
D. V. Massar, District Programme Officer ICDS (Cell), East Khasi Hills graced the occasion as the chief guest in the presence of P. T. Passah, BDO, Mylliem C&RD Block, M. Kshir, BDO Mawpat C&RD Block, F. Sun, CDPO, Mylliem C&RD Block, D. P. Syiem, Block MO among others.
The programme was also attended by headmen and villagers of Pomlum areas, Anganwadi workers, members of SHGs, teachers and school students.
Different departments comprising of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, PHE & District Swachh Bharat Mission, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Community Food & Nutrition Extension Unit, Shillong, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, District Election Office, Mylliem ICDS Project and SHGs had put up stalls in the Poshan Mela.
During the programme a demonstration on 8 steps of hand washing and short plays on anemia and diarrhoea was performed by the students of the Martin Luther Christian University, among others.
Meanwhile in Mawngap, I. Talang, Assistant Director of Social Welfare was the chief guest on the occasion. The programme was also attended by E. Warjri, Chairman of Sohiong Block, Lucy M. Kharkongor, CDPO, Mawphlang, SHGs, among others.
During the programme, certificates for outstanding performance were distributed to 53 Anganwadi workers and 24 Anganwadi helpers. Certificates of appreciation were also handed over to 174 Anganwadi workers and 154 Anganwadi helpers.