POSHAN Abhiyaan 2.0 integrates which two earlier nutritional programmes under a single umbrella?
- A ICDS and Mid-Day Meal Scheme
- B POSHAN Abhiyaan Phase I and Anaemia Mukt Bharat ✓
- C POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Maah
- D ICDS and IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding) programme separately
Correct answer: B. POSHAN Abhiyaan Phase I and Anaemia Mukt Bharat
Explanation
POSHAN Abhiyaan 2.0 (launched 2021) merged POSHAN Abhiyaan Phase I (Mission Poshan) with the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) programme under a single convergent framework. It targets reduction of stunting, wasting, anaemia in children under 6 years, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a separate Ministry of Education initiative.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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