Question

Mention some of the UNICEF programmes followed in India.

Answer 1

• Poshan Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission): UNICEF supports India in fighting malnutrition and anaemia among children, adolescent girls, and pregnant women.
• Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP): UNICEF helps procure and distribute life-saving vaccines to protect children against preventable diseases like polio, measles, and tetanus.
• Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin): UNICEF provides technical support to improve sanitation, end open defecation, and supply safe drinking water to rural schools and communities.
• Samagra Shiksha: UNICEF works with the government to ensure quality, inclusive education and digital learning tools for vulnerable children, especially girls.
• Child Protection and Juvenile Justice: UNICEF partners with local agencies to prevent child labour, child marriage, trafficking, and online exploitation.