How Centre's Poshan Maah Drive Is Helping In Fight Against Malnutrition In Assam

Poshan on Wheels -- a nationwide central government programme to evaluate the malnutrition among children -- is being carried out to check malnutrition levels in children of tea garden workers.

Malnourishment among the children of tea garden workers' is a big concern in Assam. Those below 5 years of age -- with lower immunity -- are considered most vulnerable to Covid.

Poshan on Wheels -- a nationwide central government programme to evaluate the malnutrition among children -- is being carried out to check malnutrition levels in children of tea garden workers.

The programme also aims to identify the children most vulnerable to Covid in case a third wave strikes.

The focus is on the most vulnerable tea tribe community, already low on nourishment and immunity.