Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh – In a move to beat malnutrition at the village level, the district administration opened a new “Laika Ghar,” or Children’s Home, in the tribal village of Khudurpani. The centre will serve daily hot, nutritious meals to kids who attend local Anganwadi centres, a key part of India’s fight against child malnutrition.
Local and central governments spend billions each year to give children in under‑privileged areas the food they need. Malnutrition remains a top cause of child death, especially in tribal regions, because early‑life nutrition gaps lead to stunted growth and long‑term health problems.
Collector Avinash Mishra, who inaugurated the Laika Ghar, said the centre is a powerful tool in reducing malnutrition in Dhamtari. “We plan to open similar centres in every village so that this district can become malnutrition‑free,” he told the crowd.
Kids who visit the Laika Ghar get a carefully planned menu that includes milk, ragi (finger millet), madia (a local cereal) and other nutritious foods suited to their growth. Anganwadi worker Manjulata Sahu shared her optimism: “Regular, balanced meals will boost children’s health and energy.”
The initiative shows how grassroots projects can give every child, regardless of background, a fair start to a healthy life.
Source: ianslive
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