Poshan Abhiyaan is a mission launched in India with the objective of improving the nutritional status of children (0-6 years), adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. It adopts a target-based approach and aims to tackle malnutrition through a comprehensive and converged effort. The mission focuses on achieving specific targets, including reducing stunting, under-nutrition, anemia […]
This article highlights the significant contributions of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers in Maharashtra, India, in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on the experiences of several ASHA workers, shedding light on their relentless efforts and the challenges they face. The article begins by narrating the story of Sadhana Pimpale, an ASHA worker who
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A recent tragedy in Akola, Maharashtra, has shed light on the alarming shortage of qualified paediatric surgeons and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) facilities in government hospitals across the state. The untimely demise of a newborn with a surgically treatable birth defect highlights the dire consequences of this critical gap in healthcare services. The condition,
According to a report from the women and child development ministry of Maharashtra, the situation of malnutrition in children has shown improvement in the three most malnourished districts of the state over the past six months. The districts in focus are Raigad, Thane, and Palghar. In December 2022, the report indicated that 8,661 children were
The district of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, India, has made significant progress in combating malnutrition among children through the implementation of a special diet program. In collaboration with nutritionists, the district introduced eight nutrient-dense Maharashtrian recipes to aid in the recovery of malnourished children aged six months to six years. These recipes, including vegetable khichdi, sprouts
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The Shrimati Malati Dahanukar Trust (SMDT) in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district has been successful in tackling malnutrition among mothers and children in the area. The trust, founded in 2010, focuses on providing nutrition tips and fortified food to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and their children during the critical first 1,000 days from pregnancy to five years
The Government’s sustained initiative on education and employment of women has led to increased opportunities for their employment. However, with growing industrialization and urban development, there has been a rise in nuclear families and the breaking up of joint family systems. As a result, working women now require quality day care services for their children.
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According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) data released in 2020, Maharashtra, a state in India, has made significant progress in reducing neonatal, infant, and under-five mortality rates. The state has achieved the targets set under the United Nations\’ sustainable development goals (SDGs) for child deaths, placing it among the top six to 11 states
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The article highlights key aspects of the budget allocation and proposals made by the Women and Child Development Ministry in India for the fiscal year 2023-24. The budget for the ministry has been increased to Rs 25,448.75 crore, with a significant portion allocated to the Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0 programs, aimed at improving the
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India is a vast and diverse country with variations in birth, death, and infant mortality rates across its states. The birth rate, which indicates the number of live births per 1,000 population, tends to be higher in states with higher fertility rates. In 2021, states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan had relatively higher birth
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