The Indian government is implementing the Saksham Anganwadi and Mission Poshan 2.0 to address undernutrition and improve the health and well-being of women and children
In any assessment of a nation's socio-economic progress, the health and well-being of its women and children is paramount. Undernutrition is not merely a health concern, it is fundamentally an economic and human capital issue with profound implications for a country's development and future.
Recognising this, the Indian government is implementing the Saksham Anganwadi and Mission Poshan 2.0. This integrates three existing schemes - Anganwadi Services, Poshan Abhiyaan, and the Scheme for Adolescent Girls. It shifts the focus from energy and micronutrient sufficiency to prioritising improved health, wellness and sanitation, all underpinned by well-defined strategies. At its heart is a people-centric approach of engagement and behaviour change through jan andolan.
Recognising this, the Indian government is implementing the Saksham Anganwadi and Mission Poshan 2.0. This integrates three existing schemes - Anganwadi Services, Poshan Abhiyaan, and the Scheme for Adolescent Girls. It shifts the focus from energy and micronutrient sufficiency to prioritising improved health, wellness and sanitation, all underpinned by well-defined strategies. At its heart is a people-centric approach of engagement and behaviour change through jan andolan.