On May 23, 2025, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road, Transport & Highways, Shri Harsh Malhotra, distributed approximately 300 nutrition kits to beneficiaries at Aggarwal Dharamshala Bhawan, Shakarpur, Delhi, as part of the Poshan Abhiyaan. This initiative underscores the Modi Government’s commitment to reducing malnutrition and promoting health, wellness, and immunity across India.
Overview of Poshan Abhiyaan
A Mission to Combat Malnutrition
The Poshan Abhiyaan, a flagship program of the Modi Government, targets children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers to address malnutrition through a mission-mode approach. The initiative focuses on ensuring holistic development by providing adequate nutrition, which is vital for cognitive and physical growth, particularly during early childhood.
Role of Nutrition in Development
Building a Healthier Future
Shri Harsh Malhotra emphasized that proper nutrition during early childhood is critical for cognitive development and overall growth. By promoting a nutrition-rich diet, Poshan Abhiyaan aims to reduce anaemia and stunting among children, contributing to long-term benefits for their physical and emotional well-being. The initiative supports India’s human capital and economic productivity, aligning with the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
| Key Focus | Impact |
|---|---|
| Target Groups | Children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers |
| Nutrition Goals | Reduce anaemia, stunting, and improve cognitive development |
| Poshan Tracker | Enables real-time monitoring of nutrition services at Anganwadi Centers |
| Long-term Benefits | Enhanced human capital, economic productivity, sustainable development |
Poshan Tracker: Revolutionizing Monitoring
Technology for Effective Implementation
The Poshan Tracker is a key tool in the initiative, enabling real-time monitoring of nutrition services at Anganwadi Centers. Beneficiaries can self-register via the Poshan Tracker Web App, improving access to services. Anganwadi Workers use the tracker to manage attendance, growth monitoring, meal distribution, and early childhood education, ensuring efficient support for beneficiaries.
Community Engagement
Collaborative Efforts for Impact
The event on May 23, 2025, was attended by Lakshmi Nagar MLA Shri Abhay Verma and local councillors Smt Alka Raghav, Smt Yashpal Kaintura, and Shri Ram Kishore Sharma, highlighting community involvement in the initiative. Shri Malhotra called for collective action to ensure every child, mother, and family has access to nutritious food, paving the way for a healthier and prosperous future.
Key Highlights
- Union Minister Shri Harsh Malhotra distributed 300 nutrition kits on May 23, 2025, under Poshan Abhiyaan in Delhi.
- The initiative targets children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers to reduce malnutrition.
- The Poshan Tracker enables real-time monitoring and self-registration for nutrition services.
- Focus on nutrition-rich diets to reduce anaemia and stunting, enhancing cognitive and physical development.
- Poshan Abhiyaan supports human capital and economic productivity for a Viksit Bharat.