SaralnamaBihar observed Nutrition Month from to. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Directorate organized activities focused on six key themes: obesity control, early childhood care, education, infant and child nutrition, male participation, local product awareness, and digitalization. Special attention was given to tracking children's nutrition and promoting proper feeding practices. The campaign emphasized male involvement, with fathers participating in annaprashan ceremonies. All 38 districts held large-scale events, with Vaishali district achieving over 100% success rate. The Social Welfare Department's continuous monitoring, training, and use of digitalization contributed to the effective implementation of Nutrition Month. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 17:35 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Bihar observed Nutrition Month from 17 Sep to 16 Oct
- The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Directorate organized activities focused on six key themes: obesity control, early childhood care, education, infant and child nutrition, male participation, local product awareness, and digitalization
- Special attention was given to tracking children's nutrition and promoting proper feeding practices