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Palghar Nutrition Drive Highlights Maternal And Child Health Priorities
Palghar held activities for National Nutrition Month in 2026.
The district’s Collector said healthy mothers and children are important for a prosperous Maharashtra.
Officials explained that malnutrition can mean being too thin or having too much weight.
Pregnant women need nutritious food in the right amount and at the right time.
Children need regular meals during the day.
Young children should be fed at least four times daily.
The programme included exhibitions, a healthy-child competition, food displays, songs and skits.
Officials asked families to learn about nutrition and support the campaign.
Palghar Collector Dr. Indu Rani Jakhar said maternal and child health should remain central to development planning.
The district marked the 9th National Nutrition Month 2026 with awareness activities, exhibitions, competitions and public programmes.
Officials stressed that malnutrition includes both undernutrition and excess weight or body fat.
The campaign highlighted timely, adequate nutrition for pregnant women and regular meals for children, including at least four meals daily for young children.
The programme recognised nutrition workers and beneficiaries while showcasing anganwadi services, nutritious recipes and government schemes.
- Who
- Palghar District Collector Dr. Indu Rani Jakhar, Zilla Parishad officials, women and child development officers, anganwadi workers and local citizens participated.
- What
- The district conducted a two-day awareness programme for the 9th National Nutrition Month 2026.
- Where
- Activities were held at the Zilla Parishad building in Palghar and at anganwadis in Haloli and Padwalpada, Maharashtra.
- When
- The programme took place this week in 2026; the article does not provide exact dates.
- Why
- The programme aimed to raise awareness about maternal and child nutrition, prevent malnutrition and support the development of healthy children.
Key facts
- Event
- 9th National Nutrition Month 2026
- Location
- Palghar, Maharashtra
- Programme length
- Two days
- Main focus
- Maternal and child health and nutrition
- Children in competition
- Around 40 children participated in the Healthy Child competition
- Nutrition guidance
- Young children should be fed at least four times a day
- Organisers
- Central Bureau of Communication, Regional Office Pune, and the District Women and Child Development Department, Zilla Parishad, Palghar
Quotes
Dr. Indu Rani Jakhar
Palghar District Collector
“Only if the mother and child are safe and healthy will the creation of a developed and prosperous Maharashtra be possible”
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