Plan includes preparation of nutritious recipes based on regional and climatic preferences
The government on Sunday said it would promote Ayurveda and yoga at anganwadi centres to curb malnutrition levels. The Women and Child Development Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the AYUSH Ministry to deliver services under the National Nutrition Mission.
At a teleconference held to sign the agreement, Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani spoke of setting up nutrigardens in each anganwadi, while there will be medical gardens established at selected anganwadis. Women and children will learn yoga at various anganwadis or day care centres across the country. She said that “science and Ayurveda together will help in achieving optimum nutritional standards among the target groups,” according to a statement issued by her Ministry.
The move will also include…