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OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1. To assess the level of awareness regarding Poshan Abhiyan among women in reproductive age group of selected rural areas of Udaipur. 2. To find out association between awareness regarding Poshan Abhiyan among women in reproductive age group of selected rural areas of Udaipur with their selected socio demographic variables. 3. To develop a leaflet regarding Poshan Abhiyan among women in reproductive age group of selected rural areas of Udaipur HYPOTHESIS H1: There will be a significant association between awareness regarding Poshan Abhiyan among women in reproductive age group and their selected demographic variables at 0.05 level of significance. H01: There will be no significant association between awareness regarding Poshan Abhiyan among women in reproductive age group and their selected demographic variables at 0.05 level of significance. METHODOLOGY The study aimed to assess the awareness of Poshan Abhiyan among women in the reproductive age group in rural areas of Udaipur, Rajasthan. A descriptive non-experimental research design was used, and data were collected using a structured interview schedule with two sections: socio-demographic variables and awareness of Poshan Abhiyan. A pilot study was conducted in Mavli block with 30 women, and the reliability of the tool was established with a coefficient of 0.86. The main study involved 100 women from Girwa and Gogunda blocks. Data analysis included both descriptive and inferential statistics, with chi-square tests used to examine associations between awareness and socio-demographic variables. Results: The results revealed that 58% of the women had low awareness, 42% had moderate awareness, and only 1% had good awareness regarding Poshan Abhiyan. Socio-demographic factors such as education, occupation, family income, and hearing about Poshan Abhiyan were significantly associated with awareness levels. However, variables like age, family type, marital status, number of children, and diet had no significant influence. Conclusion: The present study was undertaken "a study to assess the awareness regarding Poshan Abhiyan among women in reproductive age group of selected rural areas of Udaipur, Rajasthan with a view to develop a leaflet" The present study concluded that a majority of women had low awareness about Poshan Abhiyan, and certain socio-demographic factors influenced their level of awareness. It recommended focusing on educational interventions and community health programs to improve awareness, particularly in rural areas. Additionally, the study emphasized the importance of integrating Poshan Abhiyan into nursing education and practice, advocating for proactive nurse-led awareness campaigns, and involving community health workers to enhance outreach and effectiveness.