Namchi, 20th September(IPR): As a part of the celebration of Poshan Maah, a drama competition on Poshan Abhiyan under Namchi Block Administrative Centre(BAC) was held at the auditorium of Namchi Senior Secondary School today. Organised by Social Justice and Welfare Department South in collaboration with Education Department had the attendance of Principal Namchi Senior Secondary School Shri Lakpa Gyalpo Sherpa as the chief guest and was accompanied by District Programme Officer cum AD Nutrition (S) Smt.Jyotshna Khatiwara, AD Education Namchi BAC Shri K.B.Gurung, teachers and students from participating schools. Head Master Phalidara Junior High School Shri Suresh Kumar Subba, Head Master Purano Namchi Shri Bikash Manger and District Programme Officer were in the panel.
The drama competition was participated by the students of Namchi Senior Secondary School, Namchi Girls Senior Secondary School, Namchi New Secondary School and Singithang Junior High School.
Similar programmes was also held in other Block Administrative Centres namely, Namthang, Poklok Nandugaon, Ravangla, Sikkip, Sumbuk, Temi Tarku and Yangang in the district.
While outlining a brief objective of Poshan Maah, District Programme Officer said that this abhiyan was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi with a vision to address malnutrition
The best drama was bagged by the students of Namchi New Secondary School followed by Namchi Girls Senior Secondary, Namchi Senior Secondary and Singithang Junior High Schools. The chief guest and other dignitaries presented the certificates to the winner and runners up team respectively.
