The 3rd Rashtriya Poshan Maah is being celebrated in September 2020 to address malnutrition among young children and women.
Objective
- The objective of the Poshan Maah is to encourage Jan Bhagidaari to ensure health and nutrition for everyone.
- Women and Child Development Ministry said the Poshan Maah is celebrated every year under POSHAN Abhiyaan (PM’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment), which was launched in 2018.
- Ministry of Women and Child Development, being the nodal Ministry for POSHAN Abhiyaan, is celebrating the Poshan Maah in convergence with partner Ministries and departments, at National, States/UTs, Districts, and grass root level.
