The Odisha government Wednesday observed the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah, a nationwide initiative dedicated to combating malnutrition and promoting holistic child health and nutrition.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the month-long observation September 17, which aims to foster mass awareness and collective responsibility on nutrition, with a focus on women, children, and adolescent girls.

“A balanced diet and a good lifestyle are two important factors for a healthy body. Our good habits inspire our future generations. Proper nutrition of women and children is the foundation of a developed future,” said Shubha Sharma, principal secretary, Women and Child Development Department.

Underlining the theme of this year’s Nutrition Month, the guests urged people to reduce sugar, salt, a

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