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POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)

Mission to improve nutrition for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.

POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) eligibility, benefits, and the application process are summarised below to help you decide whether this central government scheme from Ministry of Women & Child Development suits your needs. You are generally eligible if you are female applicants. Key benefits include Supplementary nutrition and growth monitoring via Anganwadis, Anaemia and health screening for mothers and children and behaviour-change communication for better nutrition practices. To apply for POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission), beneficiaries are enrolled through the local Anganwadi centre. Pregnant women and mothers of young children can visit their nearest Anganwadi.

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About the scheme

POSHAN Abhiyaan is a flagship nutrition mission targeting the reduction of stunting, undernutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight among children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers through Jan Andolan (people's movement) and Anganwadi services.

Launched: 2018

Benefits

  • Supplementary nutrition and growth monitoring via Anganwadis
  • Anaemia and health screening for mothers and children
  • Behaviour-change communication for better nutrition practices

How to apply

Beneficiaries are enrolled through the local Anganwadi centre. Pregnant women and mothers of young children can visit their nearest Anganwadi.

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FAQ — eligibility, benefits & apply

What is the eligibility for POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)?

Eligibility for POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) broadly covers female applicants. It is a central government scheme administered by Ministry of Women & Child Development.

What are the benefits of POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)?

POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) provides the following benefits: Supplementary nutrition and growth monitoring via Anganwadis; Anaemia and health screening for mothers and children; Behaviour-change communication for better nutrition practices.

How do I apply for POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)?

To apply for POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission), beneficiaries are enrolled through the local Anganwadi centre. Pregnant women and mothers of young children can visit their nearest Anganwadi. Submit your application only through the official source linked on this page.

What documents are required for POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)?

Required documents vary by scheme and are listed on the official source. Commonly needed: Aadhaar, bank passbook, income or caste certificate, ration card, and (for farmer schemes) land records. Confirm the exact list on the official portal linked on this page.

How do I check my POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) application or status?

Status and applications are handled on the official government portal, not here. Open the official source linked on this page and use its tracking or beneficiary-search tool. SchemeKendra is informational and does not process applications.

Who is NOT eligible for POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)?

Eligibility exclusions depend on the scheme's criteria (income, age, occupation, social category, state). Review the eligibility-at-a-glance panel and the official guidelines linked here to confirm whether you qualify.

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