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ICOP on POSHAN MAAH-2026 Inaugurated in Hyderabad
A five-day event called ICOP on POSHAN MAAH-2026 was started in Hyderabad.
Important people like Dr K Laxman, a member of the Rajya Sabha, spoke about how important good food is for making children healthy and strong.
They talked about how 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and 9 crore children are being helped through a digital system.
Dr Laxman also said that millets are very good for health and encouraged students to learn more about them.
The event has exhibitions, talks by experts, and traditional performances to teach people about healthy eating.
The goal is to make sure everyone knows how to eat well and stay healthy.
Rajya Sabha MP Dr K Laxman inaugurated the five-day ICOP on POSHAN MAAH-2026 in Hyderabad.
The event aims to raise awareness about proper nutrition and its role in nation-building.
Dr Laxman highlighted the importance of millets and traditional dietary practices, noting 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
The event features exhibitions, expert talks, and traditional folk-art performances to convey messages on nutritious diets.
Around 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and 9 crore children are covered through a digital tracking system, with 12 crore children receiving daily meals.
- Who
- Rajya Sabha MP Dr K Laxman, Shruti Patil (ADG, PIB/CBC), Achyut Prasad Reddy (Secretary, A.V. Educational Society), Dr Padma (Principal, A.V. College), officers and staff of PIB and CBC
- What
- Inauguration of a five-day Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on POSHAN MAAH-2026
- Where
- AV College Grounds, Hyderabad
- When
- September 1 to 5
- Why
- To raise awareness about proper nutrition and its importance in nation-building
Key facts
- Event
- Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on POSHAN MAAH-2026
- Location
- AV College Grounds, Hyderabad
- Date
- September 1 to 5
- Organizer
- Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
- Key Speaker
- Rajya Sabha MP Dr K Laxman
- Anganwadi Centres Covered
- 14 lakh
- Children Covered
- 9 crore
- Children Receiving Meals Daily
- 12 crore
Quotes
Dr K Laxman
Rajya Sabha member who inaugurated the nutrition awareness programme
“Nation building does not mean merely building with bricks, cement, sand and all the material used for construction. Nation building means making a child healthy and fit. A fit child makes a fit India and a healthy India.”
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