Poshan Utsav is being held today by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

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New Delhi: At Kartavyapath in New Delhi, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is hosting Poshan Utsav from today to October 2 to mark the conclusion of the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah.

Smriti Zubin Irani, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, will dedicate it this evening. Shaan, a musician, will give a musical performance after the official event. Children from Delhi’s Anganwadi Centers, Government Schools, and Child Care Facilities will be invited to the inaugural event.

In order to address the issues of malnutrition in the nation, the Women and Child Development Ministry stated that the Poshan Utsav will serve as a platform for communicating to the general public the vital messages on the need of proper nutrition, particularly for young children and women.

Cultural performances, Poshan Parades, Health Check-up Camps, Healthy Food Stalls, and Games with a Nutritional Message will all be featured at the Poshan Utsav in addition to the chance for an augmented reality-based photo opportunity with the Prime Minister. Additionally, the Utsav will feature an Anganwadi Center, local toys from over nine traditional toy clusters across the nation, and healthy AYUSH goods.