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Which of the following statements about POSHAN Abhiyaan is/are correct?

1. It was launched in 2017 on the occasion of International Women Day.

2. It intends to reduce stunding in Indian Children from 52.8% to 38.4% by the year 2022.

3. It has been launched for 115 Aspirational Districts only.

4. It has been assisted and funded by World Bank.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1, 2 and 3

2 and 4

1, 2 and 4

2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Second option is correct.

India has signed a loan agreement of $200-million with the World Bank for the National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) to achieve its goal of reducing stunting in children aged 0-6 years from 38.4% to 25% by 2022. It was launched by the hon’ble PM on India on 8th March 2018, from Jhunjhunu Rajasthan, on the occasion of International Women Day.