Poshan Pakhwada

April 10, 2026 3:18 PM

Government launches 8th Poshan Pakhwada, focus on brain development in first six years

The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Thursday launched the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada, a nationwide campaign aimed at strengthening awareness about nutrition and early childhood development. The campaign is being observed from April 9 to April 23. The programme was launched at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi in the presence of Minister of State Savitri Thakur and WCD Secretary Anil Malik, along with representatives from pa...

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...

April 8, 2025 5:24 PM

Government strengthens nutrition and childcare initiatives through Poshan Pakhwada 2025 and Palna schemes

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has launched the 7th edition of Poshan Pakhwada, being observed from April 8 to 22, as part of the government’s intensified efforts to tackle malnutrition. Running in collaboration with multiple ministries and state departments, this year’s campaign underscores four core themes—maternal and infant nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life, promotion of the Poshan Tracker app, community-based management of malnutrition (CMAM), and encouragi...