National Nutrition Month is celebrated every year in September under the Nutrition Campaign of the Government of India. It focuses on raising awareness about nutrition and eliminating malnutrition, with special attention to children, pregnant women and adolescent girls. This year the 8th National Nutrition Month is celebrated from 17 September to 16 October 2025. Poshan is not just about nutrition, it is about nurturing a stronger, healthier, and more capable India. Guided by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah (17th September–16th October 2025) was launched from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on 17th September 2025, emphasizing that women’s health and nutrition are the foundation of strong families and a Viksit Bharat.
Launched on March 8, 2018, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, Poshan Abhiyaan is a flagship multi-ministerial convergence mission designed to place nutrition at the forefront of India’s National Development Agenda. The initiative, officially named Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment (POSHAN), embodies PM Modi’s vision of linking nutrition to holistic development, emphasizing its role in building a healthier, stronger nation. Targeting children under six years, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers, the program addresses malnutrition through a technology-driven, community centric approach. In order to foster widespread awareness, Poshan Maah, celebrated annually during the month of September, coincides with PM Modi’s birthday month, reflecting his personal commitment to nutrition as a cornerstone of national progress. During Poshan Maah, the Prime Minister actively encourages citizens to share locally nutritious recipes via platforms like MyGov and the hashtag #Local4Poshan, promoting traditional, nutrient-rich diets to enhance community participation and dietary diversity.
This year’s Poshan Maah has been celebrated nationwide under the overarching theme “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar”, focusing on improving the health and nutrition of women and children, with an emphasis on comprehensive health screening and services. The key thematic areas included: Addressing Obesity, Reducing Sugar and Oil Consumption, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Practices, Men-streaming in Nutrition, Vocal for Local – for Grassroots Empowerment and Self-Reliance, and Convergent Actions & Digitisation.
Poshan ke 5 Sutra Leaflet - Hindi
CCRAS Pub Ayush Kuposhan Mukt Bharat
Nutrition Norms of Supplementary Nutrition
Yoga for Adolescent Girls
(Diet Chart)
Complimentary Feeding Creatives
Vegetable Cheela
Suji Upma
Ragi Halwa
Sprouted Salad
Chiwda Pulao
Spinach Pongal
Peas Ghooghni
Jowar Khichdi
Dalia Porridge
Moringa Cheela