ICDS, Health Department and Piramal Foundation Join Hands in Sogam for Better Health, Hygiene & Nutrition

Kupwara : As part of Poshan Maah and Sewa Parv, with the vision of building a Kuposhan Mukt Panchayat, a Mega Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Day (VHSND) was organized at AWC Najar Mohalla Tekipora under the joint efforts of the ICDS Department, Health Department, and Piramal Foundation (Development Partner to NITI Aayog).

The RBSK team led by Dr. Aashique Hussain (Medical Officer) and Tariq Ahmad Hamdani (Pharmacist), supported by Haseena Begum (FMPHW) and Tariq Ahmad Wani (Dental Technician), provided health consultations and awareness sessions, covering over 18 Anganwadi Centres in Tekipora.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Hussain emphasized maternal health, child nutrition, IFA supplementation, and the importance of institutional deliveries. CDPO Sogam, Abdul Qayoom Wani, highlighted the role of Mega VHSNDs in promoting balanced diets and preventing malnutrition. Supervisor Ms. Nasima Akhtar and Gandhi Fellow Abdul Raqueeb also underlined the importance of regular participation for achieving Kuposhan Mukt Panchayats. The event concluded with active community participation and strong inter-departmental collaboration.