Gandhinagar, May 5 (IANS) Gujarat has secured fourth place in the country in the eighth edition of ‘Poshan Pakhwada’, contributing more than 10 per cent of the total activities undertaken nationwide during the campaign held from April 9 to 23.According to official data, 73.14 lakh nutrition-related activities were carried out across the state during the fortnight-long initiative.At the national level, Gujarat’s share stood at 10.77 per cent of total reported activities, placing it among the to…
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Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) The 8th National Nutrition Fortnight (Poshan Pakhwada), launched on April 9, is emerging as a comprehensive mass movement aimed at building a healthier Rajasthan, said officials from the state government on Wednesday. The fortnight-long initiative focuses on ensuring optimal brain development in children during their first six years, while encouraging active community participation.Special emphasis is being placed on reducing children’s screen time, promoting play-…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Use of digital tools such as the Poshan Tracker Application now enables near real‑time monitoring of over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly 9 crore beneficiaries under the mission, the government said on Tuesday.As POSHAN Abhiyaan completes eight years, its Jan Andolan approach has mobilised communities nationwide, with initiatives such as Poshan Maah and Poshan Pakhwada generating over 150 crore activities, an official statement said.”The mission reflects the gro…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) With over 14 lakh Anganwadi centres, Anganwadi Didis are reaching pregnant mothers, lactating mothers, adolescent girls and children, serving nearly 8.9 crore beneficiaries, according to Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi.She emphasised that ‘Poshan Maah’ and ‘Poshan Pakhwada’ have taken the shape of a true ‘Jan Andolan’, with crores of activities taking place across the country. “Our Anganwadi workers, Anganwadi helpers, and ASHA …