Port Blair, Aug 01: Community Food & Nutrition unit of Port Blair in coordination with Directorate of social Welfare has organized a symposium on disseminating correct norms on infant &young child feeding practices, and feeding during emergency IMS Act. The symposium was held at Mazar pahad community Hall today.
On this occasion smti Vinitha malhotra ward councilor was the chief Guest who lighted the lamp. she advocated about the family and community support to help enhance breast feeding and complimentary feeding.
Speaking on this occasion, resource person Dr. Avijit Roy, Deputy Director (Health) spoke about the disadvantages of bottle feeding and about IMS Act and various other policies regarding maternal and child health.
Dr Shaheen .N.Kaura pediatrician, G.B.pant Hospital spoke about the importance of breast feeding
Principal of ANM School Smti.Freeda George spoke about diet regarding pregnancy and importance of complimentary feeding.
Earlier Smti.Suma Sreedharan Demonstration officer of CFNEU Port Blair elaborated on the theme, “Breast feeding support –close to Mothers”. Smti Zarina Bibi, CDPO (Urban project) spoke about the role of Anganwadi workers and importance of ICDS Services. She also proposed vote of thanks.
On 2nd August CFNEU Port Blair will be conducting lecture cum demonstration in coordination with ICDS Ferrargunj project.
