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September 8, 2026 6:48 PM

Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026: Putting Anganwadi Centres at the heart of India’s nutrition movement

Nutrition is not simply about putting food on the plate. For a child, it can determine how the brain develops, how well they learn and grow, and ultimately how healthy and productive they become. For a mother, adequate nutrition during pregnancy and lactation can influence both her own health and the well-being of her child. With this broader understanding of nutrition, the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah is set to begin on September 9, placing India's vast network of Anganwadi Centres at the centre ...

July 30, 2026 2:59 PM

How Jan Aushadhi’s nutraceutical range is making nutrition more affordable

As awareness about preventive healthcare and balanced nutrition grows in India, demand for dietary supplements and nutraceuticals has increased across age groups. However, the high cost of branded nutrition products continues to limit access for many households. To address this gap, the government has expanded the nutraceutical basket under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), offering a range of affordable nutritional supplements through Jan Aushadhi Kendras. What are nu...

July 24, 2026 3:40 PM

Mission Poshan 2.0 strengthens nutrition delivery for children, mothers through digital monitoring and community outreach

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 to improve nutritional outcomes among children below six years of age through a comprehensive approach that combines supplementary nutrition, digital monitoring, community participation and behavioural change. The Centrally Sponsored Mission, launched by integrating Anganwadi Services, Poshan Abhiyaan and the Scheme for Adolescent Girls in Aspirational Districts and the North-Eastern region, cov...

May 29, 2026 5:41 PM

India records major gains in maternal, child health and nutrition in NFHS-6: Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Friday released the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), highlighting significant improvements in maternal and child healthcare, nutrition, immunisation coverage and financial protection across the country during 2023-24. Conducted by the MoHFW with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, as the nodal agency, the survey covered nearly 6.79 lakh households across 715 districts and provides key data on populatio...

March 17, 2026 2:00 PM

President Murmu lauds Akshaya Patra Foundation for 5 billion meals milestone, stresses nutrition and education for children

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday underscored the importance of ensuring nutritious food and quality education for children, while commending the Akshaya Patra Foundation for serving five billion meals to support school education across India. The President was speaking at a commemorative event held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to mark the foundation’s milestone achievement. Describing the accomplishment as “remarkable,” President Murmu said the initiative highlights the c...

September 19, 2025 12:49 PM

Holistic approach to nutrition: Poshan Maah integrates health, education and technology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah on September 17, 2025, along with the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan, marking a renewed push for nutrition-centric development in line with his vision of Sashakt Nari, Suposhit Bharat. The initiative, which has become a nationwide movement since its inception in 2018, seeks to place nutrition at the heart of India’s development agenda, targeting children under six, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers t...

April 23, 2025 11:54 AM

Poshan Pakhwada 2025: A Nationwide Celebration of Nutrition and Well-being

India witnessed a vibrant celebration of nutrition and health during Poshan Pakhwada 2025, held from April 8 to 22, under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Marking its seventh edition, the campaign this year focused on three core themes—maternal and child nutrition, digital access for beneficiaries, and addressing childhood obesity. From bustling metro streets to quiet village lanes, the fortnight-long initiative united citizens across the country through awareness dri...