CM Yogi Adityanath Launches Nutrition Month In Varanasi, Says Anganwadi Centres Becoming Foundation Of Child Development
Varanasi, September 09: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, launching a sharp attack on previous governments, stated, “Before 2017, even the supply of supplementary nutrition for children in the state was influenced by liquor mafia. Ration did not reach Anganwadi centers for three months at a stretch and children used to come to the centers carrying their own mats. There was no arrangement for pure…
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the 9th National Nutrition Month in Varanasi, emphasizing Anganwadi centers as the cornerstone of child development. During his launch ceremony, he criticized past governments for allowing the supply of child nutrition to be corrupted by the liquor mafia, with ration shortages and inadequate facilities at Anganwadi centers.
The Chief Minister highlighted the government's efforts to modernize these centers, providing modern facilities, pure drinking water, and hot meals. He also inspected an exhibition showcasing the improved Anganwadi centers, inspected children and interacted with workers. The Chief Minister referenced Ram Rajya, stating that the idea is to create a society where no one is poor, unhappy, or helpless.
He emphasized the government's focus on maternal and child nutrition, women's health, early education, and strengthening the Anganwadi system. The theme for this year's Nutrition Month is 'Meri Anganwadi, Meri Zimmedari,' encouraging everyone to take responsibility for their local Anganwadi centers. The Chief Minister outlined five key areas for focus: dietary diversity, adequate protein, hot-cooked meals, community ownership, and child education.
The state has implemented recipe-based supplementary nutrition and a technology-based Take-Home Ration system, with GPS tracking and QR codes for digital traceability. Around 35.46 lakh children receive hot-cooked meals monthly, and 46 lakh children' weight, stunting, and health are monitored.
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