- Mission Poshan 2.0, is committed to fight malnutrition among children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers across the country: Union Minister Annpurna Devi
- Anaemia, Growth Monitoring, Complementary Feeding, Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi, Technology for better Governance, and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam are focus themes of 7th Poshan Maah
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development has allocated Rs 3 lakh crore for various schemes pertaining to women and girls in the recent budget
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GANDHINAGAR, AUGUST 31
Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel launched the seventh edition of nationwide “Rashtriya Poshan Maah“ at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar on Saturday. This edition of Poshan Mah will focus on anaemia awareness, poshan bhi padhaai bhi, technology-based initiatives, and an additional diet to eradicate malnutrition from the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Annapurna Devi said, “The vision of developed India will be achieved only with the healthy and empowered women and girls in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised women-led development, and to achieve this vision, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has allocated Rs 3 lakh crore for various schemes pertaining to women and girls in the recent budget.”
She emphasised on the four pillars – good governance, convergence, capacity building, community participation and ownership on which the success of Poshan 2.0 rests
The Minister also lauded the Gujarat model of upgraded Anganwadis and use of technology in the governance. The Minister also kicked off the nationwide launch of the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” from 10:00 am -11:30 am. The Union Minister, along with Gujarat WCD Minister Bhanu Ben Babaria and senior officers, lead the drive and planted fruit-bearing trees at an Anganwadi Centre at Gandhinagar, symbolizing the importance of nutrition and environmental sustainability.
Speaking on the occasion, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, emphasized on importance of nutrition in building strong and healthy human resources for the growth of development of this country.
Anil Malik, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India also addressed the august gathering and spoke on promoting diet diversity and importance of including locally grown wholesome foods in daily diets.
Nutri baskets for pregnant & lactating mothers were provided and annaprashan for infants was held. Beneficiaries under various schemes, including Vahli Dikri Yojna, Widow Pension Scheme, Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme, and Mahila Swalamban Yojna, etc were handed over their respective scheme entitlements by the dignitaries.
An exhibition showcasing various important initiatives viz; the Poshan Tracker, Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi and other nutrition and women’s safety related initiatives taken by the State like ‘Vangi Pradarshan’, , 181 helpline, etc was also organized at the venue.
Several regional cultural performances and plays on important themes like breastfeeding and complementary feeding further underscored the importance of nutrition.
The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024 will focus on the themes of Anaemia, Growth Monitoring, Complementary Feeding, Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi, Technology for better Governance, and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.
To take forward the vision of Prime Minister of a ‘Suposhit Bharat’, the Union Minister said “Poshan Maah is becoming a nationwide festival and is taking the form of a Jan Andolan. Ministry of Women and Child Development through its Mission Poshan 2.0, is committed to fight malnutrition among children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers across the country”. The month-long campaign aims to further intensify efforts to combat malnutrition and promote holistic well being across the nation.
