Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Parida urges fruit sharing for Anganwadi kids
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida asked people to share fruits with Anganwadi children to fight malnutrition.
She did this at a special event where she also opened a new park and started a mission to help children and mothers.
She said it's important to use local foods and teach mothers how to keep their kids healthy.
She also announced more money for a program that gives clothes to preschool children.
The park has special paths and a gym, and there will be a new building for learning and research.
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida appealed to citizens to share fruits with Anganwadi children to combat malnutrition.
Parida inaugurated the ‘Panchatatwa Park’ and launched the ‘SUPOSHIT Odisha Mission’ (SOM) at the State Institute for Women & Children (SIWC).
She emphasized the importance of local, nutrient-rich foods and educating mothers about children's health.
Parida laid the foundation stone for the Subhadra Resource Centre and a 400-seater modern auditorium, with an estimated investment of Rs 35.70 crore.
A two-day workshop under the Suposhita Odisha Mission was inaugurated to strengthen Anganwadi workers, and a financial hike was announced for the Malati Devi Prak Vidyalaya Paridhan Yojana.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida
- What
- Appeal to share fruits with Anganwadi children and inauguration of various initiatives
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- State Institute for Women & Children (SIWC), Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To help eliminate malnutrition and empower communities
- Event Location
- State Institute for Women & Children (SIWC), Bhubaneswar
- Initiatives Launched
- Panchatatwa Park, SUPOSHIT Odisha Mission (SOM)
- Foundation Stone Laid
- Subhadra Resource Centre and 400-seater modern auditorium
- Estimated Investment
- Rs 35.70 crore
- Workshop Duration
- Two-day State-level Orientation-cum-Capacity Building Workshop
- Financial Allocation Hike
- Malati Devi Prak Vidyalaya Paridhan Yojana