Consider the following statements regarding Paalan 1000

1. It is an app of the Ministry of Women and Child Development for parenting and early childhood development.
2. It focuses on the cognitive development of children in the first two years of their life and will provide practical advice to caregivers on their everyday routine.
3. The program is aligned with the mission of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK).

Select the correct statement.

Both statements 2&3 are correct.
Paalan 1000

• Child mortality has dipped to 35 per 1,000 live births and the government launches a new app, Paalan 1000, to guide parents.
• India has taken rapid strides in reducing child mortality since 2014 from 45 per 1,000 live births to 35 per 1,000 live births in 2019.
• It is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• Paalan 1000 focuses on the cognitive development of children in the first two years of their life.
• The app will provide practical advice to caregivers on what they can do in their everyday routine and will help clear doubts.
• A baby’s brain development begins during pregnancy and is influenced by the pregnant woman’s health, nutrition, and environment.
• The first 1,000 days encompass conception as well as the first two years of a growing child’s life and during this period, the child needs the right nutrition, stimulation, love, and support.
• The first 1,000 days establish a solid platform for a child’s physical, mental, emotional, cognitive, and social health.
• The app combines coaching for parents, families, and other caregivers with services designed to meet the families' basic needs.
• The program is aligned with the mission of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), emphasizing responsive care and focused interventions during the first 1,000 days.

Hence option 2nd is correct.

By: Shubham Tiwari