Anaemia-free Haryana

brand ambassador of the “Anemia free Haryana” campaign

Question: Recently, the Haryana government announced the name of brand ambassador for Anemia-Free Haryana campaign in the state. She is-
(a) Gita Phogat
(b) Manushi Chillar
(c) Kiran Kher
(d) Ritu Phogat
Answer: (b) 
Related Facts:

  • On November 30, 2017, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that anaemia-free Haryana campaign will be run in the state.
  • Miss World Manushi Chillar will be the campaign’s brand ambassador.
  • Free sanitary napkins will also be supplied to girls in Haryana schools.
  • In this state, 61% of women and girls are suffering from anemia.
  • The main cause of this disease is deficiency of ‘iron’.
  • It is notable that Manushi Chillar is currently working on a project named ‘Shakti’, which is related to the menstrual cycle of women.

Reference:  
https://twitter.com/ManushiChhillar/status/936233548549275648
https://twitter.com/mlkhattar/status/936212206756151296
http://prharyana.gov.in/erelease.aspx?relid=7643
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/khattar-govt-names-manushi-brand-ambassador-for-anaemia-free-state/articleshow/61872389.cms