- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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