Poshan Abhiyan and Poshan Maah
Why it Matters?
PM Modi launched the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah in 2025 to combat malnutrition through Poshan Abhiyaan.
What You Should Know?
Poshan Abhiyaan
It was launched in 2018 as India’s flagship nutrition mission.
It targets children under 6 years, adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women.
It aims to reduce malnutrition, stunting, wasting, and anemia.
It promotes community engagement and convergence of ICDS, National Health Mission, and Swachh Bharat.
Poshan Maah
It is an annual nutrition awareness campaign celebrated every September.
It promotes nutrition literacy and healthy dietary habits nationwide.
It encourages use of local, nutrient-rich foods through community participation.
It organizes events like nutrition workshops, rallies, and kitchen garden drives.