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Sarkari Yojana
Project Poshan reaches 332,000 beneficiaries in Jharkhand and Odisha over three years
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 03:17 AM
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The Times of India reports that the government’s Project Poshan has served 332,000 people in Jharkhand and Odisha during its three‑year rollout.
Project Poshan, a government‑led nutrition programme, has recorded a cumulative reach of 332,000 individuals across the states of Jharkhand and Odisha, data released by The Times of India shows. The figure represents beneficiaries who have accessed the scheme’s services over a three‑year period since its launch in the two states.
The programme focuses on improving dietary intake among vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women and lactating mothers. By providing fortified foods, nutrition counselling and health monitoring, it aims to curb malnutrition and related health issues.
State health departments in Jharkhand and Odisha have jointly monitored the rollout, noting steady enrollment and positive health outcomes among participants. The reported numbers underscore the scale of the initiative and its role in advancing India's broader nutrition goals.
While the data confirms substantial outreach, officials continue to emphasize the need for sustained funding and community engagement to maintain momentum and expand impact in the coming years.
The programme focuses on improving dietary intake among vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women and lactating mothers. By providing fortified foods, nutrition counselling and health monitoring, it aims to curb malnutrition and related health issues.
State health departments in Jharkhand and Odisha have jointly monitored the rollout, noting steady enrollment and positive health outcomes among participants. The reported numbers underscore the scale of the initiative and its role in advancing India's broader nutrition goals.
While the data confirms substantial outreach, officials continue to emphasize the need for sustained funding and community engagement to maintain momentum and expand impact in the coming years.