Chandigarh, April 16, 2026: Under Poshan Pakhwada 2026, a series of impactful community-based activities were organized in Circle-52 to promote nutrition, early childhood care, and development. A play-based learning event using locally available materials highlighted the importance of learning through play and supported children’s cognitive development.

A “No Screen Awareness and Family Playtime” activity was organized at Maloya where women actively participated, took a pledge to limit screen time, and joined a signature campaign to reduce mobile usage for themselves and their children.

At Bapudham Colony, sessions on Aadharsila and Navchetna were conducted focusing on early childhood education, nutrition, and holistic development, with participation from the Rocket Learning team and Punjab University interns. A Nukkar Natak in Mani Majra effectively spread awareness on nutrition, hygiene, balanced diet, anaemia prevention, and maternal and child health.

Supplementary activities included awareness sessions on AYUSH, promotion of food fortification and Poshan ke Panch Sutras, home visits for complementary feeding and institutional deliveries, promotion of millets for children and pregnant women, awareness on early initiation of breastfeeding, growth monitoring, and strengthening of pre-school education for children aged 3–6 years.

These initiatives collectively fostered awareness and encouraged positive behavioural changes towards improved nutrition and overall child development in the community.