Tentulikhunti, April 9 With the support of the ITPA Foundation, OSJ India Private Limited organized various educational and awareness programs on Wednesday at 29 Anganwadi centers in Tentulikhunti and Digi panchayats of Tentulikhunti block in Nabarangpur district.
The programs included nutrition cooking demonstrations, distribution of nutritious food to beneficiaries, and street plays. Around 1,000 nutrition kits were distributed to pregnant women, lactating mothers, adolescent girls, persons with disabilities, malnourished children, women, and elderly people.
Nutrition Cooking Day was observed at each Anganwadi center. Through these activities, participants were made aware of the nutritional value of locally available foods. The importance of a healthy body for building a healthy society was also explained.
Additionally, street plays were performed by local folk theatre groups in five revenue villages. These performances spread awareness about women’s education, cleanliness, the importance of nutrition, and the harmful effects of child marriage.
The program was managed by Project Coordinator Sulekha Suna, Field Assistant Dilip Kumar Suna, K. Naina Patra, Mohini Nayak, and Puneet Ishan Sadhu, among others.
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