Poshan Pakhwada Organised in Begusarai, Bihar | 22 Apr 2026

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.