India to Observed National Nutrition Week 2025 from 1–7 September.
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India will observe National Nutrition Week 2025 from 1–7 September, coordinated by the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) under the Ministry of Women & Child Development (MoWCD). The week focuses on spreading awareness about healthy dietary practices, addressing malnutrition, and aligning with government flagship schemes like POSHAN Abhiyaan.
- National Nutrition Week was first celebrated in 1982 by the Government of India, inspired by a similar campaign started in 1973 by the American Dietetic Association. Its main objective was to address the rising malnutrition crisis in India, especially among children and mothers, and to build a healthier, more productive population.
- The initiative is led by the Ministry of Women & Child Development in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW). It is also linked with nutrition-based government programmes like the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, and the National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) launched in 2018.
Main Point :- (i) The theme for this year is “Eat Right for a Better Life”, which emphasizes balanced diets, avoiding processed foods, and including locally available, nutrient-rich foods. The focus is on promoting sustainable and affordable eating habits across rural and urban India to fight both undernutrition and lifestyle diseases.
(ii) During the week, schools, colleges, and community centres organise poster-making, essay competitions, workshops by nutritionists, “Healthy Tiffin Days,” and health camps. These events are designed to educate children, parents, and local communities, ensuring that awareness translates into real lifestyle changes in both rural and urban households.
(iii) National Nutrition Week plays a strategic role in strengthening India’s fight against malnutrition, which continues to affect over 35% of children under five years according to NFHS-5 (National Family Health Survey). By aligning awareness campaigns with policy initiatives, the government seeks to build long-term resilience and improve public health outcomes nationwide.
About Ministry of Women & Child Development (MoWCD)
Minister : Smt. Annpurna Devi
Headquarters: New Delhi
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