Winter brings festive cheer, holidays, and cosy moments for families, but medical experts warn that the cold season can quietly challenge children’s health. Paediatricians say winter often weakens children’s immunity and can subtly affect physical growth, especially in younger age groups whose bodies are still developing. Parents commonly notice a…
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Mission Poshan 2.0: 2 Lakh Anganwadis Upgraded Nationwide
The Central Government is steadily transforming India’s grassroots nutrition infrastructure by strengthening two lakh Anganwadi Centres as Saksham Anganwadis under Mission Poshan 2.0. Implemented at the pace of 40,000 centres per year, the initiative aims to address malnutrition while improving early childhood care and education across the country. The scheme…
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New Helpline 1515 to Support POSHAN and PMMVY from November 1
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has announced a new, easy-to-remember helpline number 1515 for beneficiaries of the POSHAN Abhiyaan and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). The number will be operational from November 1, 2025, replacing the existing helpline 14408.The ministry stated that this initiative is part…
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8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2025 Concludes in Dehradun
The 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2025 concluded today at the Himalayan Cultural Centre in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, marking the successful culmination of a month-long nationwide campaign focused on nutrition awareness and empowerment. The event highlighted India’s collective commitment to the health and well-being of women, children, and communities, combining local foods,…
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PM Pushes Nutrition Drive with Saksham Anganwadi, Poshan 2.0
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the importance of Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, describing it as a transformative step in improving nutrition levels among children, adolescent girls, and pregnant mothers. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, aims to strengthen India’s fight against…
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Railways Joins Swasth Nari Abhiyaan & Swachhta Hi Seva 2025
The Indian Railways has joined the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, launched today by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, to strengthen healthcare and nutrition services for women, adolescent girls, and children across India. The Ministry of Railways, partnering with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Ministry…
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“Modi to Launch Swasth Nari Abhiyaan on Sept 17”
New Delhi, September 15, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ along with the 8th Poshan Maah on September 17, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening women’s and children’s healthcare across India. The campaign will run until October 2, bringing the largest-ever health…