POSHAN Abhiyaan is an umbrella platform to operationalize convergence and facilitate Innovation to address the challenges of malnutrition.
From conception to the age of two years, is also known as the first 1000 days, and is a period of tremendous growth and development for both mother and child.
Adequate nutrition during the first 1000 days – from maternal health and nutrition status during pregnancy to good infant and child nutrition post birth – is therefore one of the fundamental prerequisites for survival, growth, optimal development and lifelong health for pregnant ladies, lactating mothers and children.
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