Thu Dec 11 14:45:10 UTC 2025: Summary:

Nandini K.R., CEO of Mandya Zilla Panchayat, has instructed officials to ensure that malnourished children in the region receive timely and adequate treatment at the Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) affiliated with the Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS). She emphasized the importance of awareness campaigns led by ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) and anganwadi workers to encourage mothers to bring their malnourished children to the NRC. She reviewed the NRC’s operations, directed the submission of detailed reports, and instructed the provision of quality food for mothers and children staying at the center. Challenges remain in convincing mothers to stay at the NRC with their children.

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Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO Pushes for Improved Malnutrition Treatment for Children

MYSURU, India – December 11, 2025 – In a move to combat malnutrition in the Mandya district, Zilla Panchayat CEO Nandini K.R. has directed officials to prioritize the treatment of malnourished children. During an inspection of the Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) at the Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) on Wednesday, Ms. Nandini emphasized the critical role of ASHAs and anganwadi workers in identifying and referring children to the NRC.

“It is imperative that we ensure all malnourished children receive the necessary care to recover and thrive,” stated Ms. Nandini. She underscored the need for awareness programs to encourage mothers to utilize the NRC’s services.

The CEO reviewed the center’s data, stressing the importance of detailed reporting and demanding improved food quality for both mothers and children during their 14-day stay. While screening programs are successfully identifying children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), convincing mothers to stay at the NRC remains a challenge.

Ms. Nandini has tasked ASHAs, anganwadi staff, and PHC doctors with providing updated data on malnourished children during weekly meetings. The Panchayat hopes to see a significant reduction in malnutrition rates in the district through these intensified efforts.

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