POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)
Ministry Of Women and Child Development
POSHAN Abhiyaan is India's National Nutrition Mission providing growth monitoring, supplementary nutrition and counselling to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children up to 6 years through Anganwadi centres, aimed at reducing stunting and malnutrition.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Women and Child Development
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2018
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Pregnant and lactating women, and children up to 6 years get nutrition support, growth monitoring, and counselling through Anganwadi centres, aiming to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anaemia and low birth weight using technology-driven real-time monitoring.
Who is eligible
Pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children up to 6 years registered with an Anganwadi Centre are covered.
Documents you need
Aadhaar card, MCP card, and Anganwadi registration.
How to apply
Register at your nearest Anganwadi Centre to access growth monitoring, supplementary nutrition and counselling services under POSHAN Abhiyaan.
Frequently asked questions
Who is covered under POSHAN Abhiyaan?
Pregnant women, lactating mothers and children up to 6 years registered with an Anganwadi Centre.
How is POSHAN Abhiyaan different from PM POSHAN?
POSHAN Abhiyaan targets nutrition for children under 6 and mothers via Anganwadis; PM POSHAN provides mid-day meals to school children.
How do I enrol my child in POSHAN Abhiyaan?
Register at your nearest Anganwadi Centre with your child's Aadhaar and MCP card.