Budget 2025 will increase money for Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme, announces Nirmala Sitharaman
The Hindu
The Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 integrated nutrition support programme was approved by the government of India for implementation during the 15th Finance Commission period 202l-22 to 2025-26.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in the money allocated to Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme, in her 8th Budget presentation on Saturday (February 1, 2025).
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In her speech, Ms. Nirmala said that the scheme provides nutritional support to more than 8 crore children, one crore pregnant women and lactating mothers, and around 20 lakh adolescent girls in aspirational districts and the North East region.
“The cost norms for this nutritional support will be enhanced appropriately,” Ms. Nirmala said.
The Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 integrated nutrition support programme was approved by the government of India for implementation during the 15th Finance Commission period 202l-22 to 2025-26.
According to the government, the objectives of Poshan 2.0 programme are:
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