National Nutrition Month observed at Paiphijang village in Dimapur

ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra Dimapur held National Nutrition Month (Rashtriya Poshan Maah) 2026 at Paiphijang village. This event happened with help from Integrated Child Development Services and Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission to encourage balanced nutrition for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls.

Event highlights

The programme covered five themes: dietary diversity, protein intake, hot cooked meals, community responsibility, and the 10-year anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. Experts gave guidance on using local fruits and vegetables to meet nutrition needs. The event had a local food exhibition and distributed vegetable kits to help people set up kitchen gardens.

About 60 participants joined the session, including Anganwadi workers and self-help group members.