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2020

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which state Women & Child welfare deparyment launched initiative to fulfil nutritional requirements of lactating mothers & children?

A	Madhya Pradesh
B	Maharashtra
C	Goa
D	Haryana

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -IAS Exam Latest Updates. POSHAN Abhiyaan is the flagship program to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers in India. It is also called the National Nutrition Mission. The program was launched on International Women’s Day on 8 March 2018 at Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-2: -All children below 6 years of age, pregnant women and lactating mothers are eligible for availing of services under the ICDS Scheme.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY), Conditional Maternity Benefit (CMB) is a scheme sponsored by the national government for pregnant and lactating women age 19 and over for their first two live births.

Detailed explanation-4: -As per the PMO mandate, NITI Aayog has been assigned for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Maternity Benefit Programme.

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