Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Kurnool Collector Focuses on Nutrition for Pregnant Women, Children
The District Collector in Kurnool wants to make sure that pregnant women, new mothers, and kids get the healthy food and care they need.
He visited a local center to see how things are going.
The Collector told the staff to give special food packages to moms and to make sure the kids get the meals they should.
He also wants them to use fresh vegetables from the center's own gardens in the food.
The goal is to keep everyone healthy.
Collector Ranjith Basha directed officials to focus on health and nutrition for pregnant women and children.
Anganwadi services should effectively cater to vulnerable groups' needs.
The Collector inspected an Anganwadi center in Chinnatekur village.
Nutritious food kits were ordered for pregnant and lactating mothers.
He recommended using fresh produce from 'nutri-gardens' in meals.
- Who
- District Collector P Ranjith Basha and officials from the Women and Child Welfare Department
- What
- Collector Ranjith Basha directed officials to focus on health and nutrition for pregnant women, children, and new mothers through Anganwadi centers.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Kurnool, at the Anganwadi center in Chinnatekur village, Kallur mandal
- Why
- To ensure health protection and nutritional support for vulnerable groups.
- Collector
- P Ranjith Basha
- Department
- Women and Child Welfare
- Location
- Kurnool, Chinnatekur village
- Target Groups
- Pregnant women, children, new mothers
- Action
- Inspection and instructions for improved services