As part of a pilot initiative in Nuh, the Haryana government is set to introduce a spirulina-based product through the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS). This product will be aimed at addressing severe acute malnutrition and moderate acute malnutrition among children for a duration of six months.

Spirulina, an algae that grows in fresh or saltwater, is rich in nutrients and possesses antioxidant properties. A study conducted by the Institute of Health Management and Research (IHMR), Bengaluru, demonstrated a 46 and 67 percent reduction in malnutrition by administering spirulina for six months to children.

Haryana Government Launches Comprehensive Nutrition Campaign to Tackle Malnutrition and Anemia

Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal said three nutrition-rich programmes will be implemented across all blocks of the aspirational district Nuh under Nutrition Campaign-II. These programmes aim to alleviate malnutrition and anemia among children and women. Nutritional support in the form of ready-to-eat food items, nutritional packets, and antioxidant-rich foods will be provided to children and women in all blocks of Nuh district.

The Women and Child Development Department will provide aurthonut (peanut mix) under the Integrated Child Development Scheme to severe acute malnourished and moderate acute malnourished children.

Source: IANS