The Government of India, through the Ministry of Women and Child Development, is making strides in addressing malnutrition and improving maternal and child care through the Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 initiatives. These programs aim to upgrade Anganwadi centers across the country and consolidate various maternal and child care schemes under one comprehensive program.
Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 are central to the Government's mission to enhance early childhood care and development, aiming for a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. The initiative includes the upgradation of Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) to modern, well-equipped facilities and addresses the nutritional needs of children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
Mission Poshan 2.0 reorganizes and integrates various components of nutritional support and early childhood care under a single, cohesive strategy. The program targets:
The mission focuses on enhancing the infrastructure of Anganwadi centers, transforming them into Saksham Anganwadis equipped with modern amenities like internet connectivity, LED screens, water purifiers, and educational materials.
Under Mission Poshan 2.0, 2 lakh Anganwadi Centers are set to be upgraded by 2026, with 40,000 centers targeted annually. As of 2024, a significant number of AWCs have been approved for upgradation, with funds allocated accordingly. Below is the detailed state-wise progress:
State/UT No. of AWCs Approved (FY 2022-23) Fund Allocated (FY 2022-23) (₹ in Lakh) No. of AWCs Approved (FY 2023-24) Fund Allocated (FY 2023-24) (₹ in Lakh) Total No. of AWCs Approved Total Fund Allocated (₹ in Lakh) Andhra Pradesh 1105 525.58 1763 1057.8 2868 1583.38 Bihar 3566 1697.77 3550 2130 7116 3827.77 Chhattisgarh 4750 1957.92 1740 1044 6490 3001.92 Gujarat 1250 750.00 0 0 1250 750.00 Haryana 10 3.56 0 0 10 3.56 Uttar Pradesh 2349 1015.80 17845 10707 20194 11722.80 West Bengal 4750 2308.19 609 365.4 5359 2673.59 Total 41192 21273.63 50916 31402.4 92108 52676.03
The Mission has reached millions across India, ensuring nutritional support and early childhood education. The table below outlines the number of beneficiaries registered under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 as of June 2024:
State/UT Number of Beneficiaries Uttar Pradesh 22,554,563 Bihar 10,923,272 West Bengal 8,710,855 Madhya Pradesh 7,684,764 Maharashtra 7,011,640 Andhra Pradesh 3,272,799 Gujarat 3,676,203 Karnataka 3,928,840 Odisha 4,246,696 Total 102,634,979
To achieve the long-term goal of a developed India by 2047, the mission emphasizes:
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