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

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...

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

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...

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

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...