Agencies
NEW DELHI, Dec 15: The recent decision of the union Government under PM Narendra Modi for a significant hike in the funding for the flagship Poshan (Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition) Abhiyaan, will serve to benefit women and children in particular. Balbir Ram Rattan, BJP senior leader & former Vice Chairperson, said this while noting that the hike underscores the government's commitment to eradicating malnutrition and ensuring the health and well-being of women and children across the nation, particularly the poor sections.
Balbir said that the increased allocation under the Poshan scheme is expected to bring about a transformative impact on the lives of women and children of poor sections.
This hike in funding will enable the government to provide enhanced nutritional support to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under the age of six. This support will address the critical issues of undernutrition, stunting, and wasting, contributing to healthier and more productive future generations.
The scheme will help upgrade Anganwadi centres with modern facilities, digital tools, and better infrastructure. These improvements will ensure effective delivery of nutrition and health services, including regular health check-ups, immunizations, and pre-school education.
Balbir Ram Rattan further said that the hike will allow for better integration of technology in monitoring nutritional programmes. With enhanced funding, the use of mobile apps and data analytics for tracking beneficiaries, monitoring supply chains, and assessing programme outcomes will become more efficient, ensuring accountability and transparency.
The increased investment will help communities adopt healthier dietary and hygiene practices, creating a lasting impact on their overall well-being.
"By addressing malnutrition and related health challenges, the scheme will empower poor women and children to lead healthier lives", Balbir said, adding that the programme will also contribute to gender equity by supporting women in their critical maternal phases.
This move is expected to uplift underprivileged communities and create a stronger, healthier nation |
