Nutrition Programs — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
Not a constitutional amendment, but a significant policy shift	2018	Launch of POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) as a mission-mode program to address malnutrition in a targeted and time-bound manner. It marked a paradigm shift from a purely welfare approach to a technology-enabled, convergence-based strategy.	Introduced real-time monitoring through ICT, emphasized inter-sectoral convergence, and focused on behavioral change communication. Aimed to accelerate the decline in malnutrition indicators by setting specific targets for reduction in stunting, wasting, underweight, and anemia.
Not a constitutional amendment, but a significant policy consolidation	2021	Launch of POSHAN 2.0, consolidating POSHAN Abhiyaan, Anganwadi Services, Scheme for Adolescent Girls, and National Creche Scheme. This aimed to strengthen nutritional content, delivery, outreach, and outcomes.	Streamlined administration, enhanced focus on the 'Thousand Day' approach, promoted 'Poshan Vatikas' and local food systems, and sought to improve the quality and effectiveness of supplementary nutrition and early childhood care services.