Poshan Atlas

India Recipe Databank is a unique database of local recipes which includes local, diverse and flavourful recipes, representative of major geographies of India coupled with their nutritional values for the major nutrients.The highlight of the recipe repository includes high protein and iron rich  recipes, tiffin recipes, leftover food recipes, and millet recipes.

Further, a unique feature called, the Nutrimeter, has been added to the app, which is a user-friendly health and lifestyle coach. Unlike other apps, it is free of cost, and helps users to track the nutritional value of their daily food consumption. Be it poha, curry, or sandwiches – this app tells you whether you are putting adequate nutrients and calories on your ‘thaali’. 

Poshan Games are engaging and interactive games designed to educate children and teenagers about balanced diets and mindful food choices which makes learning about healthy eating fun and enjoyable.

Poshan TV comprises informative videos covering topics such as the benefits of different food groups, meal planning tips, and the importance of balanced nutrition, ‘Poshan’ related initiatives of the Government of India presented in a visually appealing and easy-to-understand format.

The app also has a dedicated user interface called the Poshan Tips and Did You Know which covers facts, insights and tips,  to help users make healthy choices in their daily life. It includes nutri-tips on a variety of health and nutrition related topics like importance of whole grains, ways to boost your immunity, staying active with Yoga and Anemia and Diabetes Prevention. Poshan Tips also allow users to stay up to date on the latest scientific findings on nutrition and health, learning about diverse diets, essentials nutrients and lifestyle diseases.

The app also has added Poshan comics that uses cartoon characters for story telling focussed on health and nutrition, thus targeting social and behavior change communication for making a mark on young minds about healthy food choices.

Another feature that targets behavior change communication includes Poshan Utsav that includes socio-cultural practices focussed on the right nutrition, healthy eating habits, vocal for local and  indigenous foods transforming it into Jan Andolan.

Under Poshan 2.0, the Ministry of women and child development prioritizes local foods, indigenous diets, diet diversity, colorful and balanced thaalis, thus Poshan Atlas is the perfect user-friendly tool for paving the way for a Kupushan Mukt Bharat by targeting young audiences.