Which of the following is not a target group of POSHAN Abhiyaan (Erstwhile National Nutrition Mission)?

The correct answer is - Elderly women

Key Points

• Elderly women
  • The primary target groups of the POSHAN Abhiyaan are pregnant women, children from 0-6 years, and lactating mothers.
  • Elderly women are not a specific target group under this mission.
  • The mission focuses on improving nutritional outcomes for the groups mentioned above.

Additional Information

• POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)
  • The mission was launched by the Government of India in 2018.
  • Its primary goal is to reduce malnutrition among children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
• Objectives of POSHAN Abhiyaan
  • Reduce stunting in children aged 0-6 years from 38.4% (NFHS-4) to 25% by 2022.
  • Reduce the prevalence of anemia among young children, women, and adolescent girls by 3% per annum.
• Implementation Strategies
  • Introducing a robust convergence mechanism.
  • Introducing Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities to promote health and nutrition-related behaviors.
  • Strengthening nutrition delivery services through technology-enabled real-time monitoring.