Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Jalandhar, April 15-
Punjab State Food Commission Chairman Bal Mukund Sharma emphasized nutritional security while addressing a meeting with officials from various departments here today.
During the meeting, which included ADC (Rural Development) Buddhi Raj Singh and officials from the departments of Food and Civil Supplies, Health, Social Security, and Education, the Chairman stated that while the Commission is committed to providing quality food to the people of the state, special focus is being given to children’s health.
The Chairman stressed the need to develop nutrition gardens at Anganwadi centers in the district to ensure that children receive food rich in essential nutrients. He also instructed officials from the School Education Department to ensure that vacant areas in schools are used to grow fruits, vegetables, as well as herbal and medicinal plants. This will help provide fresh and nutritious food to children.