Backgrounder: Mission Poshan 2.0
What happened
- POSHAN Abhiyaan is India’s flagship National Nutrition Mission, working through convergence; Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 deliver services [PIB].
Background
- POSHAN Abhiyaan began in 2018; Poshan Tracker monitors anganwadis in real time.
Why it matters
- Poshan 2.0 is the main tool against stunting and anaemia, so learn its parts.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-04-14): POSHAN Abhiyaan is India's flagship National Nutrition Mission, working through convergence; Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 deliver services.
- Poshan 2.0 is the main tool against stunting and anaemia, so learn its parts.
Quotable data pointSaksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 deliver services.
PIB: PIB Backgrounder: Poshan 2.0, 14 Apr 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Poshan Tracker.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
POSHAN Abhiyaan launched
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Monitoring app
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Ministry
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: PIB Backgrounder: Poshan 2.0, 14 Apr 2026
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