Poshan Abhiyan, launched on March 8, 2018, in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, is a government initiative aimed at improving the nutrition of children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. The program utilizes technology, teamwork, and public involvement to tackle malnutrition. The 7th Poshan Pakhwada will take place from April 8-23, 2025, focusing on maternal and child nutrition.

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• Poshan Abhiyan aims to reduce malnutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight through integrated efforts.
• The program is led by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, covering all districts across India.
• The initiative works by bringing together various government departments and using mobile apps for tracking.
• Children’s growth is regularly monitored, with rewards for states and workers showing good performance.
• Focus areas include reducing stunting and undernutrition in children, anaemia in women, and low birth weight in newborns.
• The program emphasizes the first 1,000 days of life, crucial for a child’s development.
• Technology like the ICDS-CAS app tracks health data, children’s growth, and sends updates to the government.
• Mission Saksham Anganwadi aims to improve Anganwadi Centres by providing clean facilities and nutritious food.
• The 7th Poshan Pakhwada will focus on maternal nutrition, using apps, and fighting childhood obesity.
• The Poshan Tracker app helps monitor nutrition, track growth, and register children and mothers for better health management.