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Kangana Ranaut distributed over 17,000 nutrition kits in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district under the Poshan Abhiyaan scheme. The initiative aims to tackle malnutrition among women and children with specially designed three-month kits. PM Modi launched the program in 2018 to reduce India's alarming stunting rates. Ranaut, who recently won the Mandi seat, emphasized the need for awareness to combat nutritional deficiencies.

Key Points: Kangana Ranaut Distributes 17,000 Nutrition Kits in Mandi Under Poshan Abhiyaan

  • Kangana Ranaut oversees 17,000 nutrition kit distributions in Mandi
  • Initiative combats malnutrition among women and children
  • PM Modi launched Poshan Abhiyaan in 2018
  • Program targets stunting reduction in children under 6
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Over 17,000 nutrition kits distributed in Mandi: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Poshan Abhiyaan

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut leads malnutrition fight in Himachal Pradesh, distributing nutrition kits under PM Modi's Poshan Abhiyaan scheme.

"This effort is aimed at empowering women by providing essential nutrients. - Kangana Ranaut"

Kullu, June 25

BJP MP from Mandi and actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut distributed nutrition kits under the Poshan Abhiyaan in Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday.

The initiative aims to combat malnutrition and promote healthy dietary practices among women and children.

Speaking on the occasion, Kangana Ranaut said, "This effort is aimed at empowering women by providing essential nutrients. Each kit, designed for three months, contains various types of nutrients, and we have urged everyone to incorporate them into their daily diet. Over 17,000 kits are being distributed here."

Highlighting the issue of malnutrition, she added, "Malnutrition remains a significant challenge, primarily due to a lack of awareness."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the unique initiative, POSHAN Abhiyaan (erstwhile National Nutrition Mission), on the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8, 2018, from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. The POSHAN (Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition) Abhiyaan directs the country's attention towards the problem of malnutrition and aims to address it in a mission-mode.

POSHAN Abhiyaan is India's flagship programme to improve nutritional outcomes for children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. This ambitious program aims to combat malnutrition with a specific focus on reducing the alarming prevalence of stunting among young children aged 0 to 6 years. The goal is to decrease the current stunting rate of 38.4 per cent to a more acceptable 25 per cent by the year 2022, ensuring a healthier future for the nation's youngest and most at-risk populations.

The POSHAN Abhiyaan aims to improve the nutritional status of children aged 0 to 6 years, as well as pregnant women and lactating mothers, within a specified timeframe.

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, who registered her first victory on a BJP ticket from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, took oath as a member of Parliament in 2024. She defeated Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
Great initiative by Kangana ji! Nutrition is fundamental for our women and children's health. Hope this reaches the most needy families in Himachal. More such programs needed across India 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While the program is good, I hope there's proper monitoring to ensure kits reach beneficiaries. In my village, sometimes such schemes don't reach the poorest. Also, awareness sessions would help more than just distribution.
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Amit S.
Poshan Abhiyaan is one of Modi ji's best schemes. Nutrition kits are important but we also need to promote local millets and traditional foods that our ancestors ate. #BharatKaPoshan
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Sunita R.
As a mother, I appreciate this effort. But 3 months supply isn't enough - malnutrition needs long-term solutions. Anganwadi workers should get more support to continue nutrition education year-round.
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Vikram J.
Kangana is doing good work in Mandi. Whether you like her politics or not, nutrition for children shouldn't be political. Hope other MPs follow her example 👏
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Neha T.
The stunting statistics are alarming! We need more focus on rural areas where malnutrition is highest. Maybe include deworming tablets in these kits too? Good first step though.

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