Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi launched the seventh edition of nationwide “Rashtriya Poshan Mah “at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar today. This edition of Poshan Mah will focus on anaemia awareness, poshan bhi padhaai bhi, technology-based initiatives, and an additional diet to eradicate malnutrition from the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Annapurna Devi said the vision of developed India will be achieved only with the healthy and empowered women and girls in the country. She said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised women-led development, and to achieve this vision, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has allocated 3 lakh crore rupees for various schemes pertaining to women and girls in the recent budget.
The Minister also lauded the Gujarat model of upgraded Anganwadis and use of technology in the governance. The Minister also kicked off the nationwide launch of the Ek ped Ma ke Nam campaign across all the Anganwadis in the country.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and state minister of women and child development Bhanu Ben Babaria were also present on the occasion.
Food baskets were distributed to pregnant, lactating mothers and teenagers by dignitaries, and assistance was also distributed to the beneficiaries of various schemes on the occasion. A series of programs will be organised across the country during the month to spread awareness about nutrition in society.