Source: PIB
Context
Union Minister Annapurna Devi, Ministry of Women and Child Development, launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah — a month-long nationwide campaign on nutrition awareness, community participation and grassroots delivery — at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Key Details
- Observed from 9 September to 8 October 2026
- Central theme: “Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari” — calling on every citizen to take shared ownership of Anganwadi centres
Focus Areas
- Dietary diversity and adequate protein
- Fresh hot cooked meals
- Community ownership and accountability
- Nutrition with early childhood development
