Assam boosts PM POSHAN scheme for better child nutrition

Assam is strengthening the PM POSHAN scheme to improve children's nutrition and health. In 2026-27, around 28.97 lakh children will benefit. The state is adding nutrition gardens, ragi health drinks and extra eggs to school meals. Around 43,670 schools have nutrition gardens, while 11.75 lakh children receive ragi drinks and 4.75 lakh get extra eggs weekly.