Poshan Abhiyaan is a flagship program of the Government of India where POSHAN full form is the Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition. This flagship program is specifically for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. The Poshan Abhiyaan was launched on 8th March 2018 on the occasion of International Women’s Day by the prime minister. Here, the Prime Minister aims to address malnutrition as a national priority and curb it as soon as possible in a mission mode
Overview of Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Abhiyaan
| Name | Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Abhiyaan |
| Also known as | PM POSHAN |
| Launch year | 8 March 2018 |
| Launched by | PM Narendra Modi |
| Also known as | National Nutrition Mission (NNM) |
| Nodal ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Sector | Central sector scheme |
| Official website | https://dsel.education.gov.in/scheme/pm-poshan-scheme |
Objective and Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Abhiyaan
The objectives of the Scheme are to address two of the pressing problems for the majority of children in India, viz. hunger and education by: Improving the nutritional status of eligible children in Government and Government aided schools.
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Ministry of Education
