India is set to strengthen food security, nutrition, and healthcare through its 2025–26 budget. The government aims to support nutrition under the Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 initiative, while tackling the rising rates of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Nutrition Insight examines the nation’s plans and efforts.
The Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 program was created to tackle malnutrition in children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers by creating a “convergent ecosystem.” The method involves shifting nutrition content and delivery and promoting health, wellness, and immunity programs.