Question

The goal of ‘Poshan Abhiyaan’ is to achieve improvement in nutritional status of

1. Children (0 - 6 Years)
2. Pregnant Women
3. Lactating Mothers
4. All of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : All of the above

The correct answer is All of the above.

 

Poshan Abhiyaan

• POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on March 8, 2018.
• The goals of POSHAN Abhiyaan are to achieve improvement in the nutritional status of Children from 0-6 years, Adolescent Girls, Pregnant Women, and Lactating Mothers, in a time-bound manner.
• The target of the mission is to bring down stunting among children in the age group 0-6 years.
• POSHAN Abhiyaan aims to ensure service delivery and interventions by the use of technology.
• Under this program, Swasth Bharat Preraks are appointed in each district who coordinates with district officials for enabling the fast and efficient execution of the Abhiyaan across the country.
• Swasth Bharat Preraks would function as a catalyst for fast-tracking the implementation of the Abhiyaan.