Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on 18th August 2023 said that the state government will launch a special campaign aimed at improving the health of malnourished children through the Women and Child Development Department.
 
After presiding over the 5th meeting of the State Convergence Committee under POSHAN Abhiyaan Mr Kaushal said that this initiative will focus on addressing factors such as underweight and stunted growth that impact the lives of children from birth to 6 years of age. He said that the goal is to overcome these factors by 2026 and promote the overall health of children and women.
 
Chief Secretary also stressed the importance of conducting a survey to gauge the extent of improvement in malnutrition and Anaemia among women and children.
 
Mr. Kaushal said that the government will introduce a spirulina-based product under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) for children facing severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and moderate acute malnutrition on a pilot basis in Mewat for a duration of 6 months.
 
He said that the state government will introduce a pictorial card game called "Poshan ki Potli" through the Women and Child Department to raise awareness about the nutritional value and benefits of different food items.