Ministry of Women and Child Development Organizes ‘Poshan Utsav

Ministry of Women and Child Development Organizes ‘Poshan Utsav

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: March 04 2024

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  • Ministry of Women and Child Development organized Poshan Utsav at The Oberoi on February 29, 2024, to promote good nutrition behavior and combat malnutrition.
  • Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, and Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair of BMGF, graced the event, highlighting its significance.
  • Released during the event, the Poshan Utsav Book aims to revive ancient nutrition traditions and serve as a repository of India's culinary heritage.
  • Launched to support Poshan, this coalition uses popular cartoon characters to convey essential messages on nutrition for positive behavior change among children.
  • The event emphasized the importance of initiatives like Poshan Abhiyaan and highlighted the significant decline in malnourished children after the operationalization of Poshan Tracker, aiming for a healthier lifestyle among children.
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