Poshan Abhiyan

Poshan Abhiyan was launched by the Honorable Prime Minister on March 8, 2018, in Jhunjhunu district to address the serious issue of malnutrition affecting one-third of children in the country. The National Nutrition Mission is being implemented by the Women and Child Development Department, targeting children aged 0-6 years, adolescents, and women across the state. The primary goal of the Poshan Abhiyan is to reduce the rates of stunting, underweight, anemia, and low birth weight among mothers, children, and adolescent girls. This initiative aims to improve health and nutrition by establishing coordination among frontline workers from various departments.

• Real-time reporting and information through dashboards.
• Community mobilization and behavior change through organized events.
• Convergence action plans based on various indicators at block, district, and state levels.
• Enhanced training methods for nutrition-based modules.
• Development of nutrition gardens in selected Anganwadi centers.

The scheme is aimed at:

• Children aged 0-6 years.
• Adolescent girls and women.
• Families with children under 1000 days of age.

Online

To apply, visit the Women and Child Development Department's website: www.wcd.rajasthan.gov.in.
For more information, you can contact:

• Rajesh Verma, Additional Director (Nutrition)
• Mobile: 1412700246
• Email: adn.wcd@rajasthan.gov.in
• Address: Directorate 2, Jal Path, Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302015.