As the NDA Government completes nine years in office this month, Akashvani News brings a series of special stories on the initiatives taken by the government.<br />”<br />”Building a robust health infrastructure has been the focus of the government during the last nine years.<br />”<br />”The Poshan Abhiyan was launched in 2018 to tackle the malnutrition problem prevalent in the country. The Mission has come a long way in fulfilling its objectives.<br />”<br />”Akashvani correspondent reports, the National Nutrition Mission or the Poshan Abhiyan is a flagship scheme launched by the Modi government. The Mission aims to address the issue of malnutrition and improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.<br />”<br />”The programme takes a multi-sectoral approach and focuses on convergent action across various departments.<br />”<br />”A robust ICT-enabled platform named Poshan tracker has been designed to capture real-time data on implementation and monitoring of Anganwadi Services across the country.<br />”<br />”The focus is on spreading awareness through community-based events and awareness campaigns. Poshan Maah and Poshan Pakhwada are being celebrated every year to promote the message of nutrition.<br />”<br />”Under Saksham Anganwadi, 40 thousand Anganwadi centres are being strengthened with better infrastructure including internet connectivity, LED screens and smart learning and child-friendly learning equipment.<br />”<br />”The government has released funds to the States for the construction of toilets and providing drinking water facilities under the Swachhta Action Plan.<br />”<br />”<span style="color: #222222;">The government is also providing incentives to Anganwadi workers on completing at least 60% of home visits to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children upto the age of two years.&nbsp;</span><br />