9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 launched in Varanasi with the theme 'Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari'
On 9 September 2026, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah at Varanasi, a month-long nutrition Jan Andolan focused on dietary diversity, protein intake and hot cooked meals.
Summary
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre, Varanasi, on 9 September 2026, with the theme 'Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari'. The month-long campaign focuses on dietary diversity, adequate protein intake and fresh hot cooked meals. Union Minister Annpurna Devi said over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres deliver nutrition, health and early childhood care to over 7.5 crore children and 1.10 crore pregnant and lactating women; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also spoke. Rashtriya Poshan Maah is held every September under POSHAN Abhiyaan, the National Nutrition Mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, on 8 March 2018.
Key facts
- Edition
- 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah — launched 9 Sep 2026
- Venue
- Rudraksh Convention Centre, Varanasi
- Theme
- Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari
- Focus
- Dietary diversity, protein intake, hot cooked meals
- Reach
- 14 lakh+ Anganwadi Centres; 7.5 crore+ children; 1.10 crore women
- Parent mission
- POSHAN Abhiyaan — launched 8 Mar 2018, Jhunjhunu
Practice MCQs 4 questions
What is the theme of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026, launched in Varanasi on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari
The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah runs under the theme 'Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari'.
Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026, launched on 9 September 2026, is which edition of the campaign?
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Correct answer: D — 9th
The Ministry launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah in Varanasi.
According to Union Minister Annpurna Devi at the Poshan Maah 2026 launch, about how many Anganwadi Centres deliver services across India?
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Correct answer: C — Over 14 lakh
She said over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres serve over 7.5 crore children and 1.10 crore pregnant and lactating women.
Consider the following about POSHAN Abhiyaan, under which Rashtriya Poshan Maah is observed: 1. It was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 8 March 2018 at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. 2. Rashtriya Poshan Maah is observed every year in March. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) was launched at Jhunjhunu on 8 March 2018; Rashtriya Poshan Maah is observed in September.