No. of anganwadi beneficiaries up after smartphone integration
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Ranchi: The state reported a rise in the number of beneficiaries availing services through anganwadi centres (AWCs) after the integration of smartphones into grassroots service delivery.
Ready-to-eat takehome rations (THR) are being distributed among around 1,74,036 pregnant women, 1,28,795 lactating mothers, and 12,05,382 kids, aged between 6 months and 3 years.
Also, 14,50,505 children in the age group of three to six years are receiving fresh cooked meals at the AWCs. The state has ensured the provision of eggs to every child to improve the nutritional value of these meals.
The director of women and child development department, Kiran Pasi, said, "The move has enabled anganwadi sevikas to connect with beneficiaries better, digitise records, and streamline the distribution of essential services.
The digital shift has improved the delivery of nutrition and early childhood care."
Officials said Aadhaar verification and face authentication have been made mandatory to ensure that the services reach the intended beneficiaries.
With mobile technology, the Aadhaar verification rate reported a steep rise from 48.03% in March 2023 to 97.22% in March 2025. The state has 30,11,829 Aadhaar-verified beneficiaries across 38,523 AWCs.
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The govt has identified over 1,200 tribal-dominant villages to establish new anganwadi centres. "Sevikas now use smartphones to access govt portals for real-time updates, track immunisation schedules, share health and nutrition content, and hold video consultations. The tools have improved service delivery, especially in remote rural areas, while fostering stronger engagement between sevikas and local communities," Pasi stated.
A lactating mother from Barharwa block under Sahibganj district, Punam Devi, said, "I received THR through Aadhaar verification and face recognition. This made the process smooth and transparent, ensuring that I received the nutrition support meant for me and my child."
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