MONTH-LONG HEALTHY BABY COMPETITION CONCLUDES IN KISHTWAR
Kishtwar, 21 January 2025.
Kishtwar's month-long Healthy Baby Competition, launched on January 1, 2025, concluded today with a vibrant District-Level Healthy Baby Competition held at the Conference Hall of the DC Office, Kishtwar. Babies selected from all ICDS Projects of district participated in the grand finale of this health-focused initiative in today's District Level event.
Pertinent to mention that the initiative was initiated by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan (JKAS) with an aim to promote the health and well-being of mothers and children aged 6 months to 6 years.
The Competition progressed in three phases, starting from Panchayat level, followed by Project level, and culminating at the District level and the participants were evaluated based on the multi criterions like wise general appearance including the child’s hygiene,hair,eyes, nose, mouth ,teeth,ear,nails besides weight of baby,height,Gross Motor Skills, Immunization Status and HB Level as per the given standards and SOPs.
Judges evaluated the participants, selecting winners in various categories, who were handed over with certificates and Gift Packs.The DC also announced that these winners will be felicitated during the Republic Day 2025 celebrations.
The collaborative efforts of the ICDS Department, Health Department, Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), Medical officers, and parents played a pivotal role in the success of this initiative, ensuring enthusiastic participation across the district.
The Healthy Baby Competition was designed to spread awareness about the importance of early childhood health, proper nutrition, and parental care. It encouraged mothers to adopt best practices for improving their children’s well being, overall development and nutritional needs, fostering a healthier future generation.
Speaking at the event, DC Kishtwar appreciated the collaborative efforts of the departments involved and commended mothers for their awareness of childcare and nutritional needs. He said that for having good health, the district organised awareness under Food Safety & Standard Act.The farmers are being encouraged to have organic farming and getting knowledge to eat right.
The DC said that there is a dire need to aware the young generation to discard junk food and make aware the mothers about the value of breastfeeding.
The event also witnessed the participation of PO, ICDS Kishtwar Dr Rishi Kumar, DSWO Kishtwar Zubair Ahmed Lone, AD FCS&CA Shafkat Hussain Keen, CDPO Nagseni/Paddar Najeeb Latief-JKAS, CDPO Inderwal/Marwah/ Warwan Dr Kuldeep Kumar, CMO Kishtwar Dr Rajinder Kumar , Supervisors besides AWWs and Mother Parents.