PM HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF POSHAN MAAH

In the latest address of Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi noted that the month of September will be observed as Poshan Maah – Nutrition month. He said that nation and nutrition are very closely interrelated.

• He recalled the maxim – “Yatha Annam Tatha Mannam,” which means that mental and intellectual development is directly related to the quality of our food intake.
• He said that nutrition and proper nourishment play a big role in helping children and students to attain their optimum potential and to show their mettle.
• He stressed that for children to be well nourished, the mother needs to receive proper nourishment.
• He added that nutrition merely does not only imply eating but getting essential nutrients like salts, vitamins etc.