Q. Consider the following statements regarding POSHAN Abhiyaan:
1.It aims to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight among children, adolescent girls, and women.
2.It is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and uses technology-based monitoring through ICT tools.
3.It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with 100% funding provided by the Union Government to all States and Union Territories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 2 only
Statement 1 is correct: POSHAN Abhiyaan targets malnutrition indicators like stunting and anaemia.
Statement 2 is correct: It is implemented by MWCD with ICT-based monitoring (ICDS-CAS).
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with shared funding, not 100% central funding.
Source: AIR
