Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyaan, under the department of Social Welfare will be celebrating “Poshan Maah” with the convergent departments during the month of September.
It may be noted that Poshan Abhiyaan endeavours to improve nutritional outcomes in pregnant women, lactating mother, adolescent girls and children under the age of 6 years, in a holistic manner.
A press release by State project management unit, Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyaan informed that Poshan Maah will be celebrated in convergence with all the stakeholders from September 1 to 30.
Since the launch of Abhiyaan, five Poshan Maah have been held successfully across the country, with fervent participation from States/UTs as well as convergent Ministries and Departments. In the last Poshan Maah, 2022, more than 17 crore sensitization activities were reported under the key themes.
To emphasise the same, the focus of Poshan Maah this year will be “Suposhit Bharat, Sakshar Bharat, Sashakt Bharat”.
Accordingly, during the ensuing Poshan Maah 2023, activities will be conducted focused on the following themes: Exclusive Breastfeeding ad Complementary Breastfeeding, Swasth Balak Spardha (SBS), Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi (PBPB) and Improving Nutrition through mission LIFE, Meri Mati Mera Desh (MMMD), Tribal focused Nutrition sensitization and Test, Treat, Talk Anaemia.