Question
Which of the following options is not one of the aims of National Nutrition Mission?
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 “first golden 1000 days of a child” was given by Deputy Director, ICDS Jammu, Atul Kumar. A presentation on “Anemia Prevention” was given by Dr. Rimpee Devi, (Medical Officer, ICDS Jammu).Solution
The National Nutrition Mission aims at achieving the following: Reduce stunting by 2% annually. Reduce under-nutrition by 2% annually. Reduce anaemia by 3% annually. Reduce low birth weight by 2% annually.
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