Bathinda, March 8 -- To promote healthy eating habits and improve the nutritional status of children, Moga district administration will be setting up 'Poshan Vatikas' (nutrition gardens) in 100 anganwadi centres across the district.

The gardens, measuring over 1,000 square ft, will be used to grow a variety of fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants, which will be served to the beneficiaries. Anganwadis provide nutritional support to children in the 0-6 year age group, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Newly posted deputy commissioner Sagar Setia said that out of 983 anganwari centres in Moga, the administration has decided to establish 100 Poshan Vatikas as a pilot project. "It will be introduced in all centres after auditing the ...