POSHAN Pakhwada 2025: Building a Healthier Future for India
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| Event Name: POSHAN Pakhwada 2025 |
| Organized By: Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Observed From: 8th April to 22nd April 2025 |
| Main Objective: Improving nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers |
| Major Focus Areas: First 1000 Days Nutrition, Beneficiary Module Popularization, Malnutrition Management, Healthy Lifestyle Promotion |
| Activities: Community Events, Awareness Campaigns, Field Activities, Training Sessions |
POSHAN Pakhwada is a national event celebrated every year to promote awareness about nutrition and health. It focuses on strengthening community mobilization, improving nutritional outcomes, and reducing malnutrition, especially among women and children.
Focus on the First 1000 Days of Life
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| Measurement and updating of pregnant women’s height and weight. |
| Recording and updating newborns' weight at birth. |
| Increasing the number and quality of home visits for children aged 0-2 years. |
| Early detection and management of malnutrition among infants and young children. |
Popularization of Beneficiary Module
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| Enhancing the number of new registrations across all States and UTs. |
| Updating records of existing beneficiaries. |
| Reducing the delay in registration processes at Anganwadi Centres. |
Management of Malnutrition through CMAM Module
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| Training all Anganwadi Workers under the Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) framework. |
| Conducting appetite tests for children. |
| Increasing the number of referrals and proper management of identified malnourished children. |
Healthy Lifestyle to Address Obesity in Children
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| Conducting public awareness campaigns about childhood obesity. |
| Organizing Community-Based Events to promote healthy eating habits. |
| Educating parents and communities about maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle for children. |
Part A: Presence or absence of good appetite in a child with SAM is crucial for planning treatment and rehabilitation. Children with good appetite can be managed at home. Children refusing to eat should be referred to NRC. Appetite is tested by offering specified food and observing eating behavior.
Part B: All SAM children (Weight-for-Height <-3SD) must undergo an Appetite Test.
Part C: Conduct the Appetite Test at the Anganwadi Center (AWC) in a quiet area. If the child does not come after 2–3 attempts, conduct the test at home with ASHA’s help. Communication between AWW and ANM should not exceed 2 days.
Part D: Use locally available cooked food (Hot Cooked Meals or Take Home Ration) from AWC. Do not use raw rations.
Part E: Conduct the test in a quiet area, explain to the caregiver, ensure handwashing, offer food based on weight, do not force-feed, and observe intake. Child must consume at least three-fourths of offered food. Observe child for 30 minutes after the test.
Part F:
Good Appetite: Continue management at AWC.
Poor Appetite: Continue at AWC but monitor closely.
Refused Appetite: Refer to Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC).
How Districts Will Celebrate POSHAN Pakhwada 2025 |
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Special events will be organized at Anganwadi Centres and community halls. Various awareness rallies, street plays, and nutrition workshops will take place. Free health checkups and nutritional assessments will be offered to the community. Special training sessions for Anganwadi Workers and volunteers will be conducted to strengthen service delivery.
Why POSHAN Pakhwada Matters
Nutrition is fundamental to human development. A well-nourished child can grow, learn, and rise out of poverty, contributing positively to society. POSHAN Pakhwada empowers communities with knowledge and services that can help eliminate malnutrition at the grassroots level. Ensuring good nutrition for women and children lays the foundation for a healthy and productive nation.
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POSHAN Pakhwada 2025 is not just an event — it’s a call for action. It reminds us that ensuring nutrition security is a shared responsibility. Let us pledge to actively participate, spread awareness, and make nutrition a people’s movement. Together, we can build a healthier, stronger India for generations to come.
FAQs About POSHAN Pakhwada 2025
Q1. When is POSHAN Pakhwada 2025 celebrated?
POSHAN Pakhwada 2025 will be observed from 8th April to 22nd April 2025.
Q2. What are the main focus areas of POSHAN Pakhwada 2025?
The main focus areas are nutrition in the first 1000 days of life, popularization of the beneficiary module, management of malnutrition through CMAM, and promoting a healthy lifestyle to address childhood obesity.
Q3. Who leads POSHAN Pakhwada?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, leads POSHAN Pakhwada in collaboration with State Governments, Union Territories, and community-level workers.
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