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    Consider the following statements regarding Saksham Anganwadi and the Poshan 2.0 initiative: Which of the following statements is/are not correct?

          I.        It is an Integrated Nutrition Support Programme implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

        II.        It includes the sub-schemes- Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and POSHAN Abhiyaan, Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) and National Creche Scheme.

    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued Operational Guidelines regarding the implementation of ‘Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0'. Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is an Integrated Nutrition Support Programme. It seeks to address the challenges of malnutrition in children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers through a strategic shift in nutrition content and delivery and by the creation of a convergent eco-system to develop and promote practices that nurture health, wellness and immunity.

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