The main objective behind the POSHAN abhiyan launched by the Government of India is
Last updated May 30, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Reducing stunting in children in the age group of 0-6 years.
Detailed Explanation:
POSHAN Abhiyaan (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment): Launched in 2018, it is the Government of India's flagship program to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
Core Objectives: The multi-ministerial convergence mission specifically targets the reduction of stunting, under-nutrition, anemia (among young children, women, and adolescent girls), and low birth weight.
Target Demographics: Its primary focus for tracking developmental milestones like stunting and wasting is on children in the crucial early development window of 0 to 6 years. While it does address the nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating women, option (A) accurately captures one of its primary, quantitatively mon
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