Understanding Poshan Pakhwada and POSHAN Abhiyaan
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Poshan Pakhwada 2024 |
| Organized by | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Duration | March 9 to March 23, 2024 |
| Objective | Spread awareness about nutrition, dietary practices, and women's health |
| Main Themes | Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi (PBPB), Tribal & Traditional dietary practices, Health of pregnant women, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) |
| Other Themes | Mission Life (water conservation), Millets & Poshan Vatikas, Ayush practices, WaSH, Test, Treat, Talk Anemia, Swasth Balak Spardha (SBS) |
| Previous Activities | Over 4 crore sensitization activities conducted in 2023 |
| Total Sensitization Activities (since 2018) | 90 crore through 5 Poshan Pakhwadas and 6 Poshan Maahs |
| POSHAN Abhiyaan | Launched in March 2018 to reduce undernutrition, anemia, and low birth weight |
| Targets of POSHAN Abhiyaan | Reduce stunting, undernutrition, anemia, and low birth weight by specific percentages annually |
| Key Components | Convergence, Use of Technology, Jan Andolan, Capacity Building, Innovations, Nutrition Resource Centers |
| App Details | Available on Google Play Store as "POSHAN Abhiyaan" or "Poshan Tracker" |