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Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Special drive to monitor stunting among kids at Noida anganwadi centres
N oida/Ghaziabad: A focused campaign has been launched to curb stunting and other forms of child malnutrition in GB Nagar and Ghaziabad districts, under the Sambhav Abhiyan 5.0. A total of 100 anganwadi centres in each district have been identified for close monitoring, based on the concentration of children under five showing signs of stunted growth. The campaign, which began on July 15 and will continue until July 31, focuses on growth measurement and real-time data verification. The aim is to identify children suffering from chronic malnutrition, update their health status on the nutrition tracker, and implement timely interventions, officials said. Previously, TOI had reported that, in GB Nagar, 789 children under the age of six were identified as severely acutely malnourished (SAM), and another 3,394 children were classified as moderately acutely malnourished (MAM). You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida GB Nagar district program officer Poonam Tiwari told TOI, "100 high-burden Anganwadi centres have been selected based on the Nutrition Tracker Report, which lists the specifications of the SAM and MAM children. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo These centres will undergo special inspections to track height, weight, and nutrition levels among children under six years of age." In Ghaziabad, a total of 415 children have been identified under the SAM category, while 3,500 children have been identified as MAM. "The nodal officer at each centre will take measurements in person based on name-wise lists. If discrepancies are found with the previously recorded Nutrition Tracker data, they will be corrected and noted in the report," said Shashi, district program officer in Ghaziabad.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Severe malnutrition cases among children decline by 51,000 in last two years: Maharashtra govt
Mumbai: The number of severely malnourished (SAM) children in Maharashtra has significantly declined over the last two years from 80,248 in 2023 to 29,107 in 2025. Similarly, the number of moderately malnourished (MAM) children declined from 2.12 lakh or 5.09% to 1.49 lakh or 3.11% over the same period. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis attributed the achievement to coordinated efforts by various state departments and welfare agencies. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai According to official data, the percentage of severely malnourished (SAM) children in the state has fallen from 1.93% to 0.61% in the last two years. A total of over 48 lakh children were measured for height and weight under state surveys in March 2025, compared to 41.6 lakh in 2023. The number of SAM children dropped to 29,107 by March 2025 compared to 80,248 in March 2023, as per the data. "This achievement is the result of effective implementation, regular monitoring, and the dedication of thousands of grassroots workers and officials," Fadnavis said. The state govt has been implementing several initiatives to tackle malnutrition, including the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), which provides take-home rations for children aged six months to three years and hot cooked meals for those between 3 and 6 years of age, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated. Special initiatives like the 'Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Amrut Aahar Yojana' are being implemented in tribal areas, offering square meals to pregnant and lactating mothers, it said. The CMO said SAM children are provided with additional nutrition and medical attention at village-level and urban child development centres. Among other measures, digital platforms such as the 'Nurture' app and the Nutrition Tracker are being used to monitor individual child health data, track nutritional status, and ensure timely delivery of food supplements. A dedicated state-level task force has been formed to guide policy and implementation, while weekly field reviews and regular training for Anganwadi workers have helped ensure accountability and grassroots impact, the release stated. "Maharashtra continues to lead not only in economic growth but also in social welfare initiatives, especially those targeting human development and inclusive progress," Fadnavis added. PTI
