September will be observed as “Nutrition Month”: PM Narendra Modi

Today, 30th August 2020 while addressing the nation on the pragramme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the importance of following a nutritious diet. He further went on to announce that September will be observed as “Nutrition Month”.

Prime Minister during his monthly “Mann ki Baat” radio programme said, “For our children and our students to display their optimum potential, show their mettle; nutrition and proper nourishment play a very big role. The month of September will be observed as ‘Nutrition Month’ in the entire nation.”

He further added, “During nutrition month, a food and nutrition quiz will be organized on MyGov portal and there will be a meme competition. You should participate in it and motivate others to take part.”

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“We have a maxim - ‘Yatha Annam Tatha Mannam’ which means our mental and intellectual development is directly related to the quality of our food intake. There is a need to increase awareness of Nutrition. The schools must introduce ‘nutrition monitor’ like the class monitor to raise awareness,” he added

He also talked about the importance of a nutritious diet for pregnant women.
“Experts say that better the nutrition for the child in the womb and during childhood, the better will be their mental development and they will stay healthy. To ensure nutrition for children, the mother must also get complete nourishment. Proper nutrition is important,” the Prime Minister said.

“In this movement pertaining to nutrition, people’s participation is also very crucial. It is public participation that makes it successful. In our country during the past few years, a lot of effort has been made in this direction. Especially in our villages, it is being converted into a mass movement with public participation,” PM Modi said.

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