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SchemeArchiveThursday, 8 March 2018

POSHAN Abhiyaan - PM's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment

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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
National nutrition mission targeting reduction of stunting, undernutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight among children, adolescent girls, and pregnant/lactating women. Uses technology-driven real-time monitoring across all districts.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedThursday, 8 March 2018
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
Key Authorities
Ministry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSHMinistry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCPCR
Key Stakeholders
PatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & ClinicsChildrenAdolescentsAnganwadi Workers
Government Context
NDA IBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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Health53 tracked→Child Rights & Youth35 tracked→Gender & Women38 tracked→
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