Poshan Pakhwada 2026 is currently underway, celebrating its 8th edition from April 9 to April 23, 2026.

Key Facts: Poshan Pakhwada 2026

• Edition: 8th Edition.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
• 2026 Theme: "Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life."
• Target Demographic: Children (0–6 years), pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
• Launch Event: Inaugurated at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development (Smt. Annpurna Devi).
• Ground level agency: Anganwadi, ASHA and frontline workers.
• App Integration: A "Home Visit Scheduler" has been added in the POSHAN Tracker app.