Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 launched with focus on dietary diversity, protein intake and hot cooked meals

September 9, 2026 6:11 PM

Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 launched with focus on dietary diversity, protein intake and hot cooked meals

The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Wednesday launched the ninth edition of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026, beginning a month-long nationwide campaign to strengthen nutrition awareness, community participation and delivery of nutrition services at the grassroots level. The campaign, being observed from September 9 to October 8, has been launched under the theme “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari” and will focus on dietary diversity, adequate protein intake, fresh hot cooked meals, m...

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

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 ...