Consider the following statements and identify the INCORRECT statement(s).
1.The ‘Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0’ scheme has been implemented under the National Food Security Act, 200(c)
2.It is an ongoing, Central Government-sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
3.It is extended to children aged below 6 years only.
4.Six services are provided under this scheme through the National Health Mission and Public Health Infrastructure.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Only 1, 3, and 4.
· Statement 1: Incorrect. The ‘Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0’ scheme is not implemented under the National Food Security Act, 200(c). It is part of the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program and is aimed at addressing malnutrition among children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
· Statement 2: Correct. It is a Central Government-sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The scheme aims to improve nutrition and child development through various programs and services.
· Statement 3: Incorrect. The scheme is not limited to children below 6 years only. It also caters to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls, ensuring nutrition and health services for these groups as well.
· Statement 4: Incorrect. The scheme provides six services but not specifically through the National Health Mission and Public Health Infrastructure. The services include supplementary nutrition, immunization, health check-ups, referral services, pre-school education, and nutrition & health education.
Information Booster:
· The Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme was introduced to strengthen and improve the delivery of nutritional and early child development services in India.
· The scheme focuses on nutritional support, early childhood care and education, and health interventions for women and children.
· The scheme consolidates various programs aimed at eradicating malnutrition and promoting healthy development for children, pregnant women, and adolescent girls.