Which of the following strategies is/are adopted for implementing the POSHAN Abhiyaan? 1. Inter-sectoral convergence for better service delivery 2. Use of technology (ICT) for real-time growth monitoring of women and children Select the correct answer using the code given below.

POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) is implemented through several strategic pillars. Statement 1 is correct as the mission emphasizes cross-sectoral convergence to address the multi-dimensional nature of malnutrition [5]. This involves coordinating efforts across various ministries like Water and Sanitation and Health, and utilizing convergence committees at multiple levels to ensure effective service delivery [5]. Statement 2 is also correct as the mission leverages Information and Communication Technology (ICT) through tools like the Poshan Tracker (formerly ICDS-CAS) [7]. This ICT-based governance tool enables real-time growth monitoring (height and weight) and data collection for children (0-6 years), pregnant women, and lactating mothers to ensure timely interventions and improved nutritional outcomes [8]. Therefore, both strategies are integral to the implementation of the Abhiyaan.

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1. [5] https://www.spniwcd.wcd.gov.in/poshan-tracker
2. [2] https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2021/dec/doc202112111.pdf
3. [1] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2109222
4. [6] https://wcd.kerala.gov.in/article.php?itid=Mzkx
5. [7] https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mother-child-and-the-poshan-tracker-9014903/
6. [3] https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2022-09/Poshan-Abhiyaan-Monitoring.pdf
7. [4] https://wcdhry.gov.in/schemes-for-children/poshan-abhiyan/
8. [8] https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/4a800ac5ab283b3bc36f96dbd7102611-0310012024/original/Mobile-Technology-POSHAN-Abhiyaan.pdf