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Q23 (IAS/2017) Economy › Schemes, Inclusion & Social Sector › Nutrition and food security Official Key

Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission' ? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. 2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. 3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice. 4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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Your answer: —  Âˇ  Correct: A
Explanation

The correct answer is option A (1 and 2 only).

Poshan Abhiyan covers innovations related to nutritional support, ICT interventions, Media Advocacy and Research, Community Outreach and Jan Andolan[1], which includes creating awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers (statement 1 is correct). The mission aims to reduce the prevalence of anemia among young children, adolescent girls and women in the reproductive age group (15-49 years) by one third of NFHS 4 levels by 2022[2] (statement 2 is correct).

Regarding statement 3, while millets should be mandatorily supplied at least once a week[3] in the Supplementary Nutrition Programme, promoting consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice is not explicitly listed as a core objective of the National Nutrition Mission itself—rather it is an implementation strategy. Statement 4 about promoting poultry eggs consumption is not mentioned anywhere in the mission's objectives or documents.

Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct objectives of the National Nutrition Mission, making option A the correct answer.

Sources
  1. [1] https://wcd.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/WCD/generic_multiple_files/final_saksham_anganwadi_and_mission.pdf
  2. [3] https://wcd.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/WCD/generic_multiple_files/final_saksham_anganwadi_and_mission.pdf
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This question is a 'Specificity Trap'. While millets and eggs are nutritious, they are 'inputs/means', whereas the Mission's official objectives are defined as 'outcomes/targets' (e.g., reducing stunting). You cannot solve this by assuming 'all good things are included'; you must know the specific 4 monitorable targets listed in the PIB release.

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Statement 1
Does the National Nutrition Mission (Poshan Abhiyaan) include creating awareness about malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers as one of its objectives?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"Poshan Abhiyan will be the pillar for Outreach and will cover innovations related to nutritional support, ICT interventions, Media Advocacy and Research, Community Outreach and Jan Andolan."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly names Poshan Abhiyan as the pillar for Outreach, indicating an awareness/advocacy role.
  • Lists 'Media Advocacy' and 'Community Outreach and Jan Andolan' as activities under Poshan Abhiyan, which are means to create awareness about nutrition including for pregnant and lactating mothers.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"States/UTs need to clearly delineate the THR products that are being delivered to target beneficiaries based on their nutritional requirements such as children who are SAM, adolescent girls in the age group of 14-18 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers, besides children aged 6 months to 3 years. All States/UTs shall revamp their respective websites in accordance with Mission Poshan 2.0 and update with detailed information (including calorie, protein, micro-nutrients, energy etc.) on"
Why this source?
  • Requires States/UTs to delineate target beneficiaries including pregnant women and lactating mothers, linking the programme to these groups.
  • Directs States/UTs to revamp websites and update detailed information (calorie, protein, micro-nutrients, energy etc.), indicating information dissemination/awareness activities for beneficiaries.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 9: Subsidies > Subsidies > p. 296
Strength: 5/5
“The Act provides additional benefits to: • Pregnant women and lactating mothers: Free meal during pregnancy and up to six months after child birth through Aanganwadi and Rs. 6000 in instalments• Children aged 6 months to 6 years: Free meal at local Aanganwadi• Children aged 6 years to 14 years: Mid-day meal scheme at school”
Why relevant

Lists pregnant women and lactating mothers as a targeted beneficiary group for nutrition-related entitlements (free meals, cash transfers), implying programmes focused on maternal nutrition.

How to extend

A student could infer that a national nutrition mission targeting maternal groups plausibly includes awareness components and verify by checking Poshan Abhiyaan objectives or scheme documents.

Economics, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: Food Security in India > Let's Discuss > p. 45
Strength: 4/5
“This is a matter of serious concern as it puts even the unborn baby at the risk of malnutrition. A large proportion of pregnant and nursing mothers and children under the age of 5 years constitute an important segment of the food insecure population. According to the National Health and Family Survey (NHFS) 1998–99, the number of such women and children is approximately 11 crore. The food insecure people are disproportionately large in some regions of the country, such as economically backward states with high incidence of poverty, tribal and remote areas, regions more prone to natural disasters etc. In fact, the states of Uttar Pradesh (eastern and south-eastern parts), Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal, Chattisgarh, parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharasthra account for largest number of food insecure people in the country.”
Why relevant

Explains that pregnant and nursing mothers form an important segment of the food-insecure/malnourished population, which is a typical rationale for including them in awareness and intervention programmes.

How to extend

Use this rationale to argue why a national nutrition mission would likely have awareness activities for these groups and then check Poshan Abhiyaan materials for explicit mention.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 9: Subsidies > Previous Years Questions > p. 299
Strength: 4/5
“• 1. With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013 consider the following statements: [2018] • (i) The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidised grains.• (ii) The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.• (iii) Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a take-home ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? • (a) (i) & (ii) only• (b) (ii) only• (c) (i) & (iii) only• (d) (iii) only• 2.”
Why relevant

Shows statutory recognition (under NFSA examples) of special entitlements for pregnant and lactating mothers (take-home rations), indicating policy emphasis on maternal nutrition.

How to extend

Combine the existence of maternal-targeted entitlements with common programme design (education/awareness components) to suspect Poshan includes awareness; then verify against Poshan objectives.

Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 6: Adolescence: A Stage of Growth and Change > Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan > p. 84
Strength: 3/5
“The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It intends to reach out to the masses and spread awareness on the issue of avoiding substance abuse through active participation of the youth, women, and the community. The special focus is on the prevention of substance abuse among early-age children. The Government has launched a National De-addiction Helpline— 14446, to deal with drug addiction and to help drug addicts.”
Why relevant

Provides an explicit example of a central government campaign (Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan) whose stated method is to 'spread awareness' to specific groups, showing that Indian national missions commonly use awareness as an objective.

How to extend

Generalize that central missions addressing public-health/social issues often include awareness drives, making it reasonable to check whether Poshan follows the same pattern for pregnant/lactating women.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 4: Government Budgeting > The Gender Budget has two parts: > p. 148
Strength: 3/5
“• Part A includes schemes with 100% allocation for women (for ex: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Ujjawala, Mahila Shakti Kendra, Anganwadi etc.)• Part B with schemes allocating at least 30% of funds for women (for ex: Mid-day meals programme, PM POSHAN etc.)”
Why relevant

Mentions Anganwadi in the context of gender-targeted schemes in the gender budget, linking maternal/child nutrition delivery platforms to centrally funded programmes.

How to extend

A student could infer that since Anganwadis are central to maternal/child nutrition, Poshan's objectives might include awareness delivered via Anganwadis; verify by consulting Poshan program details.

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