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The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 was launched in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The inauguration took place at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre under the theme “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari”. The nationwide campaign focuses on dietary diversity and adequate protein intake and is observed from September 9 to October 8, 2026. It aims to cover 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres, 7.5 crore children, and 1.10 crore pregnant and lactating women. The campaign also includes upgrading Anganwadi Centres into Saksham Anganwadis and strengthening digital monitoring of nutrition outcomes.