PM Modi appreciates efforts of ASHA, ANM, Anganwadi workers for using the power of technology for securing future generation

New Delhi, September 11: In yet another interesting chapter of carrying a candid conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the ones who work to secure the future generation of the country. Any guesses? Well, PM Modi, today interacted with ASHA, ANM and Anganwadi workers across the nation through Narendra Modi Mobile App. The Prime Minister commended their efforts, to ensure proper healthcare facilities to women and children.

During the interaction, the PM emphasized how the power of technology, training of ASHA, ANM and Anganwadi workers was simplified. PM Modi said vaccination efforts are on at a quick pace and this helps women and children in particular. The Poshan Abhiyaan was launched from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. PM Modi said it is essential to involve maximum women and children in this movement.

 

The Prime Minister lauded Manita Devi from Jharkhand for saving the life of a newborn baby who was assumed dead by the family, by using neonatal care training. He also expressed gratitude to the thousands of doctors in the country who are treating pregnant women without any fees.

 

PM Modi said anemia is definitely a very big problem in the country and quite a number of people in the country are victims of anemia. He said the health workers must spread the benefits of iodine-rich salt and iron to tackle anemia. The Prime Minister also pointed out that anemia is declining every year at a rate of just one percent and that government has decided to triple the pace under the Poshan Abhiyaan. He also hailed the health workers for not only taking care of children but also of pregnant women.

 

The Prime Minister said the first one thousand days of a baby are very important. He said the diet and food habits of the child are very important. PM Modi said the country will develop with that much speed and pace if its children are healthy.

 

Believing in change is very important and the change will take place only when the behavior and mindset of the people changes. Crafting a revolutionary move, the change will help in achieving the Poshan Abhiyaan goal and make it a mass movement. The month of September has been slated to be the celebrated as POSHAN month.