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Deccan Herald
26-05-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
1,579 kids identified as malnourished in Tumakuru in three years
Tumakuru: The number of severely malnourished children in Tumakuru district is steadily increasing, with 1,579 such cases identified over the past three district has 4,199 anganwadis, where thousands of children receive early education and basic nutrition. Monthly health check-ups are conducted at these anganwadis, including monitoring of height and weight. Children who are found underweight or with stunted growth are identified and provided with the necessary care to improve their 2023–24, health check-ups were conducted for 1,27,660 children, out of which 899 children were found to be suffering from severe malnutrition. In 2024–25, as many as 235 malnourished children have been identified so far. Among them, 32 are from Koratagere taluk and 24 from Madhugiri taluk. Health inspections revealed that a majority of cases are concentrated in backward areas such as Koratagere, Madhugiri, and Pavagada.'To address malnutrition, the government has launched several programmes. Nutritional food, including eggs and other fortified items, is being distributed through anganwadis. But children eat one proper meal at the anganwadis. At home, they often do not receive the necessary nutritious food. This is largely attributed to a lack of awareness among parents, which continues to affect the children's health,' he Tracker appInformation about children's health is shared by anganwadi staff through the Poshan Tracker app, developed by the central government. This app enables authorities to access real-time data on children. Currently, around 70% of anganwadis in Tumakuru district are using the app, officers app also logs attendance of children and staff, food distribution details, and information on the basic facilities being provided by the Centre. Preparations are underway to include food quality tracking in the near future, the officers hurdleAccording to a senior official from Women and Child Development Department, 'All government programmes are being implemented properly, and anganwadi workers are making sincere efforts to protect children's health. However, lack of parental co-operation is a major hurdle. The situation is especially difficult in rural areas. Despite continuous awareness campaigns, completely eliminating malnutrition remains a challenge.'Little interest to take kids to NRCA Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) has been set up within the district hospital premises to treat underweight and malnourished children in an in-patient facility. However, parents are showing little interest in taking their children to the per the guidelines, a parent (mother or father) must stay with the child at the centre for a minimum of 15 days. But most parents are unwilling to comply and are returning home after just four days, said District Child Protection Officer support them, the government provides daily wages under the MGNREGA scheme to the accompanying parent. Meals and accommodation are also arranged at the centre. Despite these facilities, parents are not willing to stay at the centre for the entire treatment period, he noted.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Poshan Abhiyaan to fight malnutrition, improve health and economic productivity: Minister
New Delhi: Poshan Abhiyaan will fight malnutrition among women and children, which will improve health and boost economic productivity in the country, said Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road, Transport and Highways here on Friday. Malhotra noted that nutrition plays a vital role in a child's growth and adequate nutrition is essential for children to reach their full potential. He added that a well-balanced diet can have long-term benefits for their physical and emotional development. 'By addressing malnutrition and promoting good nutrition, Poshan Abhiyan can have a tremendous impact on India's human capital, economic productivity, and wholesome sustainable development,' said Malhotra. 'Poshan Abhiyaan is Modi Government's effort to make a visible shift towards malnutrition reduction and improved health, wellness and immunity,' he added. As part of the Poshan Abhiyaan, the Minister also distributed around 300 nutrition kits to the beneficiaries at Aggarwal Dharamshala Bhawan, Shakarpur, Delhi. "Poshan Abhiyan is a crucial initiative for tackling malnutrition in the country and has advocated for a mission mode approach to address the situation,' Malhotra said. 'The campaign targets children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers -- a testament to the Modi Government's focus on the holistic development of the community,' he added. Malhotra also applauded the Poshan Tracker which enables real-time monitoring of nutrition services at Anganwadi Centres where the beneficiaries can now self-register via the Poshan Tracker Web App for improved access. The Poshan Tracker enables Anganwadi Workers to manage attendance, growth monitoring, meal distribution, and early childhood education, ensuring that beneficiaries are well-tracked and supported. "Let's make a commitment to work together, ensuring that every child, mother, and family in India has access to nutritious food and a healthy future, " the Minister said. He stated that "access to better nutrition today can help for a brighter future tomorrow" which would transform the nation into a Healthier and Viksit Bharat.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Big bash in Karnataka in October to celebrate Anganwadi golden jubilee
BENGALURU: Karnataka will celebrate 50 years of the Anganwadi initiative with a grand golden jubilee in Bengaluru this October. Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar said the event will recognize the efforts of thousands of Anganwadi workers who have played a crucial role in early childhood care and development across the state. The minister said Union Minister for Women and Child Welfare Annapurna Devi will be invited to the celebrations. 'We have spoken to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Over one lakh Angwanwadi workers, helpers and others will attend the event,'' she said. Hebbalkar, who reviewed the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) meeting on Monday, stressed on starting LKG and UKG classes. 'We need to start LKG, UKG in Anganwadi centres to keep operational,'' she said. She urged Deputy Directors and Child Development Project Officers to ensure these classes are launched. The meeting included updates on several initiatives under the ICDS, such as Poshan Tracker indicators, grant utilization, construction of Anganwadi buildings, recruitment of workers and helpers, and distribution of Ayushman Bharat health cards.
Hans India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Anganwadi golden jubilee celebrations in October: Minister
Bengaluru: As Anganwadi is completing 50 years in Karnataka next October, a grand Golden Jubilee program will be organized at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru, said Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Minister of Women and Child Development and Empowerment of the Disabled and Senior Citizens. Speaking after presiding over the progress review meeting of the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) branch of the Bangalore and Mysore divisions of the Women and Child Development and Empowerment of the Disabled and Senior Citizens Department, the Minister said that a round of talks has already been held with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in this regard. The Union Minister of Women and Child Development will be invited to the ceremony. He said that he dreams of organizing a program in the presence of 1 lakh people, including all the Anganwadi workers and helpers, along with all the staff of the department. The officers and staff should work responsibly for the progress of the department. He said that the projects of the department should be managed in a proper manner. In the last budget, the honorarium of Anganwadi workers and helpers was increased by Rs 1,000. The Central Government has recognized the maximum number of 3,800 mini Anganwadis in the entire country in Karnataka. The Minister said that this many mini Anganwadi centers have been obtained as a result of the persuasion of the Central Government. The Justice Venugopal Gowda Committee has also expressed its appreciation for the functioning of our department. The Minister said that in future, a progress review meeting of the department will be held at the divisional level. Detailed discussion on projects The Minister received information and discussed the start of pre-primary classes in Anganwadi centers, progress review of various indices as per the Poshan Tracker under the jurisdiction of the ICDS branch at the division level, details of grants and expenditure released under various account heads of the ICDS scheme, progress review of Anganwadi buildings, details of recruitment of Anganwadi workers and helpers, details of pending NPS reconciliation process and Ayushman Bharat health card in the meeting. Demand for starting LKG, UKG All officers of the department including Deputy Directors, CDPOs should take utmost care to start pre-primary classes (LKG, UKG). Starting pre-primary classes is a matter of prestige for the department. The Minister said that LKG, UKG will also help the department in its survival. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Department, Dr. Shamla Iqbal, Director of the Women and Child Development Department, Raghavendra, the Minister's Private Secretary, Dr. T.H. Vishwanath, the Minister's Officer on Special Duty and the Joint Director of the Department, B.H. Nischal.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Trial of face recognition system in anganwadis to track nutritional meal distribution starts
Indore: The women and child development department launched a trial of face recognition system across all 1,839 anganwadis in Indore district to accurately track the number of children receiving nutritional meals."There are around 1.85 lakh children enrolled and over 30,000 women registered across 1,839 anganwadis in the district. Nutritional food is provided to children at these centres and lactating mothers also receive nutrition packets. To ensure that the benefits of the scheme reach the intended beneficiaries, all anganwadi workers have been instructed to download Poshan Tracker app on their mobile phones," WCD district programme officer Ram Niwas Budholiya this app, anganwadi workers are required to take photos of children and women visiting the centres. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list "In the first phase, we implemented this for children at all anganwadis. This is a trial. Women will also be included in the second phase. The system will be fully implemented in three to four months," he Poshan Tracker Face Recognition System will only register attendance when a face is shown to the device and the distribution of nutritional food will be based on this verified attendance. This will make daily attendance information visible on a dashboard, allowing senior officials to monitor the situation online. It is worth mentioning that nutritional food is provided to children aged six months to six years at anganwadis. For children older than three years, the nutritional food is prepared within the anganwadis by self-help Face Recognition System was successfully implemented in anganwadis of Dhar district two years ago. Following its success there, the system is now slated for implementation in Indore and other districts of the state, said Budholiya.
