Plantation drive and distribution of plants having health and nutritional benefits were carried out for patients and healthcare workers
The Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated NUTRI GARDEN to mark the beginning of Poshan Maah – 2021 at All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).
Smriti said that the need of the hour is to provide the knowledge about how the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda intervention can be effectively utilised to address the nutrition requirement of the nation.
Present on the occasion was Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai, Minister of State for Ayush and WCD. Plantation of Shigru (Sahijan) and Amla, saplings were also carried out by both ministers.
Indevar Pandey, Secretary, Ministry of WCD and Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush also graced the occasion. During this month-long celebration, various activities like patient awareness lectures, quiz competitions, essay competitions, guest lectures and workshops on the theme are being organised by AIIA.
Plantation drive and distribution of plants having health and nutritional benefits were carried out for patients and healthcare workers like Shatavari, Ashwagandha, Musli and Yashtimadhu. Information brochure of selected plants having nutritive value was also provided to the common public. Ayurvedic classical nutritious recipes representing various states like Sattu drink, Sesame Laddoo, Jhangore Ki Kheer, Niger seeds Laddoo, Amalaki Panaka etc. were also displayed during the event.