Which of the following strategies is/are adopted for implementing the

Which of the following strategies is/are adopted for implementing the POSHAN Abhiyaan?

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1. Inter-sectoral convergence for better service delivery
2. Use of technology (ICT) for real-time growth monitoring of women and children

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1 only

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Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2023

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Both inter-sectoral convergence and the use of technology (ICT) for real-time monitoring are fundamental strategies adopted for implementing the POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission).

– POSHAN Abhiyaan is the Government of India’s flagship program to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
– Strategy 1: Inter-sectoral convergence is crucial because addressing malnutrition requires the coordinated efforts of multiple sectors including Women and Child Development, Health and Family Welfare, Drinking Water and Sanitation, Education, etc.
– Strategy 2: The mission heavily relies on technology. An ICT application (ICDS-CAS – Common Application Software) is used by Anganwadi Workers for real-time growth monitoring of children, tracking service delivery, and prompt interventions. This ensures data accuracy and efficiency.

– Other key strategies of POSHAN Abhiyaan include behavioral change communication (BCC), community mobilization, capacity building of frontline workers, and incentive-based awards for states/UTs and frontline workers.
– The mission aims to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anemia, and low birth weight among children, and also focuses on anemia among women and adolescent girls.

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