The Supreme Court of India has directed state governments to implement the POSHAN Abhiyaan, a scheme aimed at improving the nutritional health of children and pregnant women. Background: The petitioners, a group of activists, had sought directions from the court to ensure that the scheme was implemented effectively. Parties: The state governments had argued that they were taking steps to implement the scheme. Legal issues: The court considered whether the state governments were taking sufficient steps to implement the scheme. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the state governments should take concrete steps to implement the scheme, and that the scheme should be monitored regularly to ensure its effectiveness. Significance: The judgment is significant as it highlights the need for the government to take steps to improve the nutritional health of children and pregnant women, and is likely to have far-reaching implications for public health in the country.