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f) To conduct Yoga Programme at Aanganwadi Centres, Ministry of Ayush along

with MWCD has developed Four Yoga Modules for the beneficiaries of
Aanganwadi Services namely Yoga module for Children of age 3 to 6 Years,

Adolescent Girls Pregnant Ladies and Lactating Mothers. These modules are
provided to Aanganwadi workers for further dissemination and practice of

the beneficiaries.
g) State governments have been advised by MWCD to promote diet diversity,

agroclimatic regional meal plans and adoption of AYUSH practices in
Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP).

h) A key plank of the goal to enable the right kind of nourishment are the
Poshan Vatikas or Nutri-gardens that are being set up across the country to

provide easy and affordable access to fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants and
herbs. The idea is to provide a fresh and regular supply of locally produced

fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants to women and children straight from
a nutri-garden at or near an Anganwadi Centre.

i) Poshan Vatikas can play an important role in enhancing dietary diversity by
providing key micronutrients through local fruits and vegetables. Poshan

Vatikas is a good example of convergent action on-ground. Approximately
close to 450 thousand Anganwadi Centres have set up Poshan Vatikas.

j) Integration of AYUSH in Poshan 2.0 (as per the guidelines of Mission
Saksham Anganwadi and POshan 2.0) is done by

i. Populating Poshan Vatikas with medicinal plants and saplings, technical
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assistance, etc. at Ayush Wellness Centres.

ii. Integrating locally grown vegetables & food substances, red rice, various
millets etc. Ghee or locally produced oils in Take Home Ration recipes.

iii. Integrating AYUSH practices/products for reducing wasting, anaemia, and
low birth weight and bolster immunity.

iv. Convergence of 8 lakh AYUSH registered practitioners with States/Union
Territories to derive maximum benefits.

k) Ministry vide its guidelines has directed States to establish District
Nutrition Committee wherein District AYUSH-officer is one of

committee member and the responsibilities include-
i. To focus on Prevention of diseases.

ii. To focus on Promotion of wellness through Yoga: Campaigns of ‘Yoga at
Home, Yoga with Family’ at AWCs and households.

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