Preserving Progress on Nutrition in India: Poshan Abhiyan in Pandemic Times

Recently, NITI Aayog released the 4th progress report on the POSHAN (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition) Abhiyaan, titled “Preserving Progress on Nutrition in India: Poshan Abhiyaan in Pandemic Times.”

The report covers the period from January to December 2020, which mostly coincides with the active implementation of mission activities.

Major Findings: Impact of Poshan Abhiyan

  • Poshan Abhiyaan has helped to bring a strong focus on improving nutrition outcomes during the first 1,000 days of its launch.
  • The Abhiyaan has enabled a nation-wide jan andolan catalysing nutrition related behaviour change at scale for positive impact on feeding and health care practices.
  • It ....
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