Bihar
Poshan Pakhwada Organised in Begusarai, Bihar
- 22 Apr 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised Poshan Pakhwada activities in Bihar, under the nationwide nutrition awareness campaign in April 2026.
Key Points
- Programme: Poshan Pakhwada activities were conducted in Begusarai, Bihar, to improve nutrition awareness campaigns launched under the POSHAN Abhiyaan.
- Promotion of locally available nutritious food along with improved hygiene and sanitation is essential for better nutritional outcomes.
- Implementation: The activities were organised under the Ministry of Women and Child Development with active participation from local administration, Anganwadi workers, frontline workers, and community stakeholders.
- Objective:
- Focused on key themes including maternal and child nutrition, prevention of anemia, and adoption of balanced diets.
- Special emphasis was placed on awareness of infant and young child feeding practices.
- Aimed at sensitising the community and encouraging behavioural change towards improved health and nutrition practices.
- Community Participation: The campaign promoted Jan Andolan (people’s movement) approach by encouraging community participation in nutrition-related awareness activities.
| Read More: POSHAN Abhiyaan, Anganwadi |
