Bhubaneswar: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) under its CSR flagship Project ‘Aarogya’ observed National Nutrition Month at its operational locations across Odisha as part of its commitment to the health and well- being of the community. This year’s theme, ‘Eat Right for a Better Life’ which promotes healthy and balanced diets for overall well-being across all age groups.

As part of the campaign, awareness sessions were organised across Paradeep, Sagasahi and Thakurani mines marking the commencement of the nutrition month.In Paradeep, awareness session was organised at Nuagarh Gram Panchayat office to promote nutritional awareness, especially among women and adolescent girls. The event was graced by Debendra Rout, Sarpanch, Nuagarh and Dr. Niranjan Diwedi, Medical Officer, Mobile Medical Unit (MMU), Paradeep.

More than 200 participants attended the programme including Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM) staff, adolescent girls and women of the nearby villages.

A similar awareness session was organised at Sagasahi village with an aim to support Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Koida. The event was graced by Ms. Anita Sahoo, Child Development Project Officer, ICDS, Koida, Premananda Mallick, Headmaster, Sagasahi Primary School along with Dr. Varun Samal, Medical Officer, MMU, Sagasahi.

Nutrition packets were distributed to children, expectant mothers, and nursing women to promote healthy dietary habits. These packets were designed to demonstrate how locally available, affordable foods can support maternal and child health. Over 150 participants attended the programme including pregnant women, lactating mothers, preschool children, ASHA and Anganwadi workers, and Matru and Janch Committee members.

In Thakurani mine area, National Nutrition Month was celebrated at the Lok Vikas Kendra, Dalki village, in the presence of Dr. Subrat Dhal, Medical Officer, Health Dispensary, Dalki and Dr. Varun Samal, Medical Officer, MMU. As part of the event, nutrition packets were distributed to children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers to reinforce the importance of balanced diets. Over 50 participants, including pregnant women, lactating mothers, and preschool children, took part in the programme.

AM/NS India aims to extend the programme to over eight villages, reaching more than 1000 communities.