September 2019 celebrated as POSHAN Maah

POSHAN Maah was celebrated in September 2019 and in one month 36 million POSHAN related activities were held across the country. During POSHAN Maah 1.3 million Anganwadi workers, 1.2 million Anganwadi helpers and state agencies reached out to 85 million beneficiaries.

• There is no provision under the POSHAN Abhiyaan to provide nutritious food. Providing supplementary nutrition is a part of Anganwadi services scheme. POSHAN Abhiyaan ensures convergence of various nutrition related schemes/interventions of various line ministries.