Poshan Atlas is the first-ever database in the world to map India agri-food diversity
Birth Of Poshan Atlas
The Poshan Atlas project was launched on 18 November 2019 in New Delhi, as part of the Poshan Abhiyaan. It was unveiled by Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani (Union Minister, Women and Child Development and Textiles) and Mr. Bill Gates (Co-chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). Prof. M.S. Swaminathan delivered a special address.
Our Goal
Malnutrition-Free India -Poshan Atlas will be freely available to policymakers, administrators, experts, and communities - to help them strive towards improving India's nutrition status. By aligning the nutritional needs of citizens with the countrys natural cropping patterns and agricultural production, we will move together towards attaining a malnutrition-free India.
Poshan Atlas What does it do?
Poshan Atlas Portal
A user-friendly web portal which maps India's crop diversity across all districts for both current and historical crops.
Agroecological Guidance
Promote the consumption of traditional and locally available nutrient-rich foods.
Agri-Food Map Of India
Select any state and district to compare indicators and data on crop diversity, nutritional value of crops, soil, groundwater, rainfall, and cost of cultivation - serving as a decision-support tool.
Disease Prevention
Prevent nutrition-related chronic diseases, e.g. obesity and diabetes, by encouraging the consumption of micronutrient-rich coarse grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
Towards An Agri-Food Transformation
For India to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is now time to bring together the science of implementation with the science of communication so that nutrition is on the political and administrative agenda along with hygiene and clean drinking water.
Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani,Hon'ble Union Minister for Women & Child Development
Diet Charts for Pregnant & New Mothers
Select the right diet plan for you and your family
Healthy Recipes for All
Keep your family healthy with these easy and nutritious recipes
Data on Agri- Landscape
Get an in-depth view of the crops grown across states and the soil viability to ensure the best environment for the crops.
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