Mission Saksham Anganwadi, Poshan 2.0 to strengthen nutrition for children and mothers: PM Modi

September 19, 2025 3:21 PM

Mission Saksham Anganwadi, Poshan 2.0 to strengthen nutrition for children and mothers: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling malnutrition through Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, flagship initiatives aimed at improving the nutrition of children, adolescent girls, and pregnant women. In a post on X, PM Modi praised an article written by Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, which detailed the integrated nutrition support programme implemented by the ministry. “These initiatives represent a m...

Government approves five-year extension of fortified rice supply

October 9, 2024 4:48 PM

Government approves five-year extension of fortified rice supply

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice under all government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare initiatives. This decision extends the program from July 2024 through December 2028. The fortified rice initiative will remain a central sector scheme, fully funded by the Government of India under PMGKAY's food subsidy program. This unified approach aims to t...