Nutrient-rich meals: Kitchen garden for malnourished kids at Balurghat dist hosp

The authorities of Balurghat district hospital in South Dinajpur have taken a step toward combating malnutrition among children undergoing treatment at the facility.

- PINAK PANI CHOWDHURY

BALURGHAT: The authorities of Balurghat district hospital in South Dinajpur have taken a step toward combating malnutrition among children undergoing treatment at the facility. A kitchen garden is being developed on the hospital premises to provide organic and nutrient-rich meals to these children.

The Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) for malnourished children is located within the hospital's super speciality building, where children suffering from malnutrition receive care, often accompanied by their mothers, who stay for about two weeks during the treatment process.

To further enhance their nutritional intake, a kitchen garden is being set up on approximately one bigha (about 0.33 acres) of vacant land in front of the NRC.