The scheme envisages significant improvement in the nutritional status of mothers and children through intensive interventions involving convergence of various stakeholders. This scheme is based on the seven pillar , SAPT STAMBH approach for which the state govt. has done extensive consultation with NITI Aayog. The State Government is fully committed to the health and well-being of the people of Himachal Pradesh particularly children. MMBSY will prove to be a milestone in tackling the problem of childhood malnutrition by combating diseases like diarrhea, pneumonia and anemia.