What’s in the news?

• The Ministry of Women and Child Development is set to celebrate the fifth Poshan Pakhwada from 20th March 2022 to 3rd April 2023 with various activities nationwide. 
• The Pakhwada aims to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and promote healthy eating habits.
• Poshan Abhiyaan, launched in 2018, has been instrumental in ensuring people’s participation and bringing the discourse on nutrition to the forefront. 
• Poshan Abhiyan was launched with the aim to improve nutritional outcomes in a holistic manner. 
• Behavioral change at individual and community level is an important component to achieve the desired goals of a Kuposhan-mukt Bharat.
• Every year, Poshan Pakhwada is celebrated in the month of March for 15 days. Similarly, the month of September is celebrated as Rashtriya Poshan Maah, across the country. 

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1908478