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IAP HealthPhone (Poshan) offline distribution program launch – June 6th 2016


The offline distribution leg of the Poshan program was launched on 6th June, 2016. The launch was graced by senior officials from the government as well as key leaders from the private sector. DSM India is the first direct reach partner and has supported the program to spread awareness on nutrition in the state of Maharashtra.

In the picture (From L to R) Mr. B Rajagopal, President, DSM India, Mrs. Manisha Verma, IAS – Project Director, RUSA, Mrs. Vinita Singal, IAS – Commissioner, ICDS, Mrs. Sujata Saunik, IAS – Principal Secretary, Public Health, Govt. of Maharashtra, Mr. Chris Goppelsroeder – CEO & Managing Director, DNP (DSM Nutritional Products), Anganwadi workers from the field (district Thane), Mrs. Rachna Arora, CSR Project Lead – DSM

IAP-HealthPhone program launch – June 2nd 2015


IAP HealthPhone, world’s largest digital mass education programme for addressing Malnutrition in Women and Children, was launched by Hon'ble Minister. Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Minister of Women and Child Development on June 2nd, 2015. Vodafone supported the program by becoming it's first telecom partner.

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IAP-HealthPhone program launch – June 2nd 2015

IAP HealthPhone, world’s largest digital mass education programme for addressing Malnutrition in Women and Children, was launched by Hon'ble Minister. Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Minister of Women and Child Development on June 2nd, 2015. Vodafone supported the program by becoming it's first telecom partner.

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About Poshan

The Poshan program is conducted under the aegis of Indian Academy of Pediatrics, in partnership with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, HealthPhone™, UNICEF and with support from Vodafone.

The objective of this nationwide campaign against malnutrition is to address issues of status of women, the care of pregnant mothers and children under two, breastfeeding and the importance of balanced nutrition and health. The focus is on women between 13 and 35 years of age and their family members.


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