| Launch | March 8, 2018, in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan |
| Also Known As | National Nutrition Mission |
| Objective | Improve nutrition for children (0-6 years), teenage girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers |
| Managing Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Initial Coverage | 315 districts, later expanded to all districts |
| Key Features | Interdepartmental collaboration, mobile apps for data recording, growth monitoring, rewards |
| Main Goals | Reduce malnutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight |
| 4 Pillars | Better services, teamwork across areas, technology use, people's participation |
| Focus Areas | First 1,000 days of life, integrated service delivery, community involvement |
| Primary Technology | ICDS-CAS App (Poshan Tracker) |
| Mission Saksham Anganwadi | Enhances Anganwadi Centers with clean toilets, safe water, good buildings, and healthy food |
| 7th Poshan Pakhwada | April 8 to April 23, 2025, focus on maternal and child nutrition, digital tools, obesity |
| Key Activities | Pregnant women checkups, dietary education, hydration, Poshan Tracker app, healthy pledges |
| Poshan Tracker | Launched March 1, 2021, tracks meals, growth, registers beneficiaries, provides materials |
| CMAM Protocol | Started in October 2023, identifies and treats malnourished children |
| Childhood Obesity Stats | 2015-16: 2.1% (under 5); 2019-21: 3.4% (under 5) |
