Dharamshala, Sept. 28 -- A medicinal plant distribution programme was organized at the District Programme Officer's office today as part of Nutrition Month 2025 under the campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (One Tree in the Name of Mother).
Additional Deputy Commissioner Vinay Kumar distributed Moringa and Ashwagandha plants to Child Development Project Officers in the presence of the District Programme Officer (Women and Child Development), the District AYUSH Officer, and a representative from the Ministry of AYUSH.
Mr. Kumar said the campaign is a unique initiative linking maternal love with environmental protection to strengthen maternal and child nutrition. He added that Anganwadi centres will serve as hubs for nutritional security, health ...