the steps taken to ensure nutrition under Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh (BPKK) which was recently commenced by the Government along with the details thereof;
(b) the sources of nutrition provided under the said scheme;
(c) the categories and age group covered under the said scheme;
(d) the details of the areas and the basis on which the said fields are included under the scheme; and
(e) the details of the work done in Haryana so far under the said scheme?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
(a) to (e) Bhartiya Poshan Krishi Kosh (B.P.K.K.)a web portal having information of India’s crop diversity across all districts – for both current and historical crops is scheduled to be launched shortly. It aims to provide data informed agro ecological contexts required to produce traditional and locally available nutrition-rich crops. The B.P.K.K.will indicate the nutritional value of all major food crops, vegetables and fruits grown in all states and UTs of India down up to a district level. The information is aimed to be useful for all age groups.There is a special focus on dietary charts for pregnant women based on regional preferences.Data has been collected in consultation with nodal Ministries/Departments. Portal will have information in relation to all the States and UTs including Haryana.
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