List the national nutritional programmes for the health and welfare of children in India..

  1. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS): ICDS is a flagship program that aims to improve the health, nutrition, and education of children below the age of six. It provides services such as supplementary nutrition, immunization, and health check-ups.
  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDM): This program focuses on providing nutritious meals to school children to improve their nutritional status and encourage regular school attendance.
  3. National Nutrition Mission (Poshan Abhiyan): Launched in 2018, this initiative aims to reduce malnutrition and stunting in children, as well as improve the nutritional outcomes of pregnant women and lactating mothers.
  4. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK): RBSK focuses on early identification and intervention for children with health issues, including birth defects and deficiencies, through regular health check-ups.
  5. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): While not exclusively for children, this program provides free antenatal check-ups to pregnant women to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the child.
  6. Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB): Addressing anemia in children is a key focus of this program, aiming to reduce the prevalence of anemia among children, adolescents, and pregnant women.
  7. National Iron+ Initiative: This initiative emphasizes the importance of iron supplementation to combat iron-deficiency anemia, especially in children and pregnant women.

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