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    Mission Poshan 2.0 was launched in 2021 to address the

    challenges of malnutrition in children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers. Which of the following schemes have come under the ambit of Mission Poshan 2.0? (I) Anganwadi Services (II) Scheme for Adolescent Girls (III) Poshan Abhiyaan (IV) Mission Indradhanush A Workshop-cum-Awareness Camp on Paanch Sutras of Poshan Abhiyaan was today organized by the office of the Deputy Director, ICDS, Jammu here at Bishnah. To ensure participation of grassroots level democratic institution, the representatives from Block Development Council, Bishnah and Municipal Committee Bishnah was ensured. The function witnessed participants of over 350 people, including AWWs, Asha Workers, Beneficiaries of ICDS Department and general public. The programme was organized by observing the SOPs related to COVID- 19 guidelines. During the function, presentation on тАЬfirst golden 1000 days of a childтАЭ was given by Deputy Director, ICDS Jammu, Atul Kumar. A presentation on тАЬAnemia PreventionтАЭ was given by Dr. Rimpee Devi, (Medical Officer, ICDS Jammu).
    A I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II, III, & IV Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C I, II, III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I & IV Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    Mission Poshan 2.0 was launched by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in February 2021 to prevent any further backsliding of nutrition indicators. The announcement was made as the government decided to devote attention and resources towards integrating numerous nutrition schemes in the country. Mission Poshan 2.0 brings together the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)тАФAnganwadi Services, Supplementary Nutrition Programme, Poshan Abhiyaan, Scheme for Adolescent Girls and National Cr├иche Scheme. The erstwhile Poshan Abhiyan (National Nutrition Mission) is still there with the existing targets. Mission Poshan 2.0 has been launched as an Umbrella Scheme.

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