TS Memo. No.7926 Dt;17-10-2017
Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day (21st october 2017) Creation I awareness on Iodine Deficiency Disorder -Take Necessary Actio-Teleconference
Activities.
During the week preceding and week following this day, the State / UT Governments may organize
Seminars,
Workshops,
Sensitization-cum-awareness meetings,
Health education camps
Distribution of IEC materials
Qualitative testing of salt consumed at household level using Salt Testing Kits available in the districts to create awareness about IDDs and Inform about importance of consumption of Iodated salt in preventing these disorders.
Competitions.
*- Essay writing,
*- Slogan writing,
*- Quiz,
*- Painting, etc..
can also be oraganized among the school children. State/ UT level programmes, involving-the Chief Minister / Health Minister couid also- be arganized with the issue of appropriate appeals & messages.