Which of the following is the central objective of Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Answer: Strengthening early childhood care and nutrition delivery systems
Explanation
The Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0 is a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at improving nutrition and early childhood development outcomes.
Its central objective is to:
Strengthen early childhood care (0–6 years)
Improve nutrition delivery systems for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers
Enhance the effectiveness of Anganwadi services
It integrates nutrition, health, and early learning to combat malnutrition and stunting.
Additional Key Points
Implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development
Focuses on convergence of nutrition-related schemes
Uses technology for monitoring through POSHAN Tracker
Aims to reduce:
Stunting
Wasting
Underweight children
Part of India’s broader POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)
Potential Questions & Answers
Q. What age group is primarily targeted by Anganwadi services?
Ans: Children aged 0–6 years
Q. What is POSHAN Tracker used for?
Ans: Monitoring nutrition delivery and beneficiary data