Ministry of Women and Child Development all set to commence 7th edition of Poshan Pakhwada

Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur will inaugurate the programme with a nationwide webcast. (Image: Canva)

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is set to launch the seventh edition of Poshan Pakhwada, a nationwide campaign dedicated to combating malnutrition and fostering healthy lifestyles. Scheduled from April 8 to 22, 2025, this 15-day initiative will focus on four pivotal themes:​

• The first 1,000 days of life: Highlighting the critical importance of nutrition and care from conception to a child's second birthday, a period deemed crucial for optimal growth and development.​
• Promoting the Poshan tracker's beneficiary module: Encouraging the adoption of the Poshan Tracker to monitor and enhance nutritional outcomes among beneficiaries.​
• Community-based management of malnutrition: Implementing localised strategies to identify, treat, and prevent malnutrition within communities.​
• Addressing childhood obesity through lifestyle modifications: Tackling the rising concern of childhood obesity by advocating for balanced diets and regular physical activity.​

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Further emphasising the government's commitment, Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi plans to visit Arunachal Pradesh in the first week of April. Her visit aims to assess the progress of ongoing nutrition and child welfare programs, underscoring a focus on regional outreach and support for vulnerable populations.​

This year's Poshan Pakhwada is part of the broader Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 initiatives. These programs strive to enhance service delivery and boost community participation through various activities, including village-level health drives, home visits, and awareness camps.

The overarching goal is to achieve nutrition-related behavioral changes at both individual and community levels, fostering a nationwide movement toward improved health and well-being.​

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Since its inception in 2018, Poshan Pakhwada has played a pivotal role in raising awareness about nutrition and promoting healthy eating habits across India. The upcoming edition is poised to continue this legacy, driving impactful changes in the nation's approach to nutrition and child development.