The Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath government is set to launch the 9th National Nutrition Month on September 9, with a focus on strengthening awareness around nutrition, health and care for women and children across the state.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath to Launch 9th National Nutrition Month
The month-long campaign will be observed from September 9 to October 8, 2026, and aims to increase awareness among pregnant and lactating women, children, adolescent girls and their families about the importance of proper nutrition and healthcare.
National Nutrition Month to Promote Maternal and Child Health
The state government said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, continuous efforts are being made to strengthen maternal and child health and improve nutrition outcomes in Uttar Pradesh.
A key focus of the campaign will be the development of Anganwadi centres as stronger centres for nutrition and child development. The initiative will be promoted under the resolve of ‘Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Zimmedari’, emphasising greater attention towards the role of Anganwadi centres in community-level nutrition and childcare.
The government said that public participation will be encouraged to ensure that the message of proper nutrition reaches families across the state. Greater awareness about healthy nutritional practices is expected to support positive changes in people’s everyday behaviour.
The campaign will also focus on creating awareness about the nutritional needs of different groups, particularly mothers, young children and adolescent girls. The government said that improved awareness and behavioural change can play an important role in addressing malnutrition.
The Uttar Pradesh government has reiterated its objective of building a healthy generation and a malnutrition-free Uttar Pradesh through sustained awareness, community participation and stronger nutrition-related initiatives.
