Chhattisgarh News: Why is Munga called ‘Mother Tree’? Will planting coral in every house improve the health of children and women? What special appeal has the Chhattisgarh government made to the public representatives? Know the complete story of ‘Ghar-Ghar Munga, Har Ghar Suposhan’ campaign.
Raipur. To reduce the challenge of malnutrition in Chhattisgarh and improve the health level of the people, Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Minister Smt. Lakshmi Rajwade has called for turning the ‘Suposhan Vriksha-Munga’ campaign into a mass movement. He has appealed to the public representatives, gram panchayats and urban bodies of the state to plant munga (drumstick) on a large scale during the rainy season and to spread the message of ‘Munga in every house, nutrition in every house’ to the common people.
Munga plantation campaign will start in Chhattisgarh to remove malnutrition
Minister Mrs. Lakshmi Rajwade said in the letter issued in this regard that under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, the Women and Child Development Department is taking special initiatives to make the state malnutrition-free and well-nourished. For this purpose, a plan has been prepared to plant ‘Suposhan Vriksha-Munga’ in all the Anganwadi centers and houses of the beneficiaries of the state. He said that this campaign will not be limited only to plantation, but will also become a medium to make people aware about nutritious food and better health.
Why is coral special? Know its nutrition and health benefits
The Minister said that Munga is a very nutritious and versatile plant. Its leaves, pods and other parts are rich in essential nutrients for the body. Important nutrients like protein, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C are found in sufficient quantities in it. Munga is also known as the “Mother Tree” in many parts of the world due to its high nutritional value. Health experts also consider it beneficial for balanced nutrition.
Moonga is helpful in improving the nutritional level of children and women.
The letter states that regular consumption of munga can have a positive impact on the health of children, women and other family members. It helps in providing essential nutrients to the body as well as eliminating nutritional deficiencies. Apart from this, consumption of Moonga is also considered useful in preventing problems like anemia. This is why it is being seen as an effective natural remedy against malnutrition.
Appeal to public representatives and Panchayats for cooperation in plantation campaign
Mrs. Rajwade has urged all the public representatives, Panchayat representatives and local bodies to ensure planting of more and more Munga saplings around water sources, in Gram Panchayat premises, public places and in the houses of beneficiaries during the rainy season. He said that with collective efforts, this campaign can reach every village and city of the state and make people aware of the importance of nutritious food.
Emphasis on public participation in building ‘Suposhit Chhattisgarh’
The Women and Child Development Minister said that this campaign run with public participation will prove to be an important step towards promoting good nutrition in the state. This will not only help in reducing malnutrition but will also increase awareness about health and nutrition among the people. He appealed to the people of the state to take active participation in this campaign and contribute in building a “well nourished Chhattisgarh”.