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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
At least 30k to 50k kids vanish from state's nutrition surveys
Mumbai: Ever since Pratiksha Nagar resident Asha Lad gave birth to her daughter Anvi six years ago, an anganwadi worker was always by her side checking the child's weight, monitoring her growth and providing nutritional support either at home or at the nearest anganwadi centre. This continued until last year when according to Asha her settlement was demolished by municipal officials, and she and her husband, a mechanic, moved to Ghansoli. Anvi lost access to all benefits under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme—and effectively became one of the many 'missing children'—those left out of crucial services, especially food benefits and monthly checks on weight and height to assess if a child is malnourished. According to data from the Poshan Tracker, thousands of children are listed as missing during growth monitoring in both Mumbai city and the Mumbai suburban district. Across the state, the number of missing children ranges from 30,000 to 50,000, depending on the month and year selected. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Children between the ages of 0 to 3 are provided with take-home rations, including powdered supplements made of peanuts, soya and jaggery. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Each child receives 3kg per month, divided into four packs. Those between 3 and 6 years are served daily cooked meals like khichdi and upma. Monthly measurements to detect malnutrition are uploaded to the Poshan Tracker in real time, and if a child is found to be malnourished, medical and additional nutritional intervention is arranged. Anvi remained out of the system for nearly a year. "Initially, I was told at the new anganwadi that my child wasn't entitled to the benefits because she was still registered elsewhere. I also lost contact with the earlier Sevika, who could have marked us as migrants. After that, we didn't follow up much because we were managing expenses and Anvi was healthy. But we've now had her re-listed," Asha said. Sayali Palande, an anganwadi worker in Pratiksha Nagar, often wonders about the fate of children who disappear from the system. "We don't mark children as migrated for the first two months, we wait, because sometimes families are just visiting their native village," she said. If a child doesn't return after two months, she added, workers try to track the family by phone or ask whereabouts in nearby areas. "Often, families living on rent just move from one informal settlement to another. " Historically, the highest number of malnutrition cases in Mumbai have been reported in slum or rehab settlements from areas such as Dharavi, Mankhurd, Govandi, Malvani, parts of Wadala, and some pockets of Santacruz and Khar. These are made up of daily wage earners and the areas lack basic civic amenities. Mohammed Aslam, a migrant worker from Bihar and resident of Dharavi, has five children. He said all services were running smoothly until two years back when he sent the children back to Bihar. "There was a six-month gap until an anganwadi sevika tracked them in Bihar. The kids are back in Mumbai now, but it still took two months for services to resume here," he said. Vrushali Mohite, an anganwadi worker in Dharavi, said, "Most families here have lived for generations. Migrants are relatively less and come from UP or Bihar. It's very difficult to monitor them regularly because they are on the move." Kailash Pagare, commissioner of the ICDS in Maharashtra, said it's also the responsibility of parents to register with the nearest anganwadi when they migrate. Sweety Pathak from Society for Nutrition, Education & Health Action (SNEHA), who heads maternal and child health, said, "Our studies show a reduction in malnutrition rates in Dharavi and the M-East ward. There has been progress, but it's not enough. One reason is the lack of awareness despite govt efforts." She added, "There are genuine efforts by field and anganwadi workers to track migrant families. But due to frequent relocation, children often fall through the cracks. There are also language barriers sometimes. The challenge isn't unique to nutrition, it affects access to many other govt services. Another barrier is lack of proper documentation."
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Rajasthan shuttlers Anvi Rathore, Arnav Sharma and Anshuman Choudhary excel at All India Sub-Junior Ranking tournament in Bangalore
Jaipur: Anvi Rathore, Arnav Sharma and Anshuman Choudhary excelled in the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub-Junior (U-15 & U-17) Ranking Badminton tournament which concluded at Padukone Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bangalore on Tuesday. Top seed Arnav Sharma and his partner Anjana Manikandan of Tamil Nadu finished runners-up in the U-17 mixed doubles. The title favourites were upset by unseeded S Punith and Aditi Deepak Raj 19-21, 8-21 in the final. However, in the U-17 boys doubles, the top seeded pair of Arnav Sharma and Jangjeet Singh Kajla of Rajasthan were shocked in Round of 16. Wild card entrants from Karnataka K Yadunandan and Yeshas M Reddy stunned Arnav-Jangjeet 21-19, 21-17. Promising Anvi Rathore showcased her talent by entering the quarterfinals in both the U-15 and U-17 girls singles. Qualifier Anvi lost against second seed Rishika Nandi of Delhi 14-21, 13-21 in the U-17 girls' singles quarters. After qualifying for the main draw, Anvi shocked sixth seed Suhina Roy in the first round in three games. The 13-year-old city shuttler lost to top seed and eventual champion Shaina Manimuthu of Karnataka in the U-15 girls singles last-eight clash. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Skype Phone Alternative Undo Shaina downed Anvi 21-8, 21-14. Anshuman Choudhary impressed with his brilliant display and bagged the bronze medal. Fourth seed Anshuman ousted thirteenth seed Nithin Prakash Ramasamy 21-17, 21-15 in the U-15 boys' singles quarterfinals. However, southpaw Anshuman went down fighting in the semis against the second seed Wazir Singh 16-21, 21-11, 19-21.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Kanata girls prepare to compete in Canadian chess competition in British Columbia
Anvi and Anya prepare for the 2025 Canadian Youth Chess Championships in British Columbia. (Camille Wilson/CTV News Ottawa) Six young Kanata girls are heading to British Columbia to play at the 2025 Canadian Youth Chess Championships and represent their city. 'I'm really excited to go across the country to play in B.C.,' says Anvi. Anvi says even though she knew how to play the game when she was seven years old, she wasn't really interested in playing. She started falling in love with the game at nine and is competing at age 11. After a year and a half of training every weekend, the girls are ready to head to the west coast to compete. 'My dad got me into it. His friend told him about chess and then he told me about it, and I wanted to try it,' says Lillian, a nine-year-old chess player. 'Chess is really fun, and I really enjoy it.' Anya is 11 years old and has been playing chess for about two years. She says she's excited to go to the championships to play and learn. 'I really want to win. I've been practicing really hard for this moment,' says Anya. Each girl has won medals and trophies in smaller local competitions. Chess Lillian and Katie play chess on Friday as they prepare for the 2025 Canadian Youth Chess Championships. (Camille Wilson/CTV News Ottawa) Katie is seven years old and started playing chess at age five. She says chess is fun. Adhyata says she got into the game after playing with her dad at age six. She is now 11 years old and says her favourite part is the strategy and thinking involved in chess. 'I'm kind of nervous because I came here a little later, I just want to give my best shot at it,' says 11-year-old Adhyata. The competition will be held July 7 to 12. 'People say it's not a sport but, actually, this is a mental sport. Lots of sports are physical but this is a mental sport,' says Anvi. The Kanata Chess Academy was founded by 17-year-old Ankita Jain, a professional chess player. She says she knows how much of a male dominated game it is. 'I always dreamed of hosting competitions here and especially in Ottawa. Just a year ago, there was not a single competition, but I decided that we would found Canada Chess Academy to create a thriving chess community,' says Jain. 'I'm working on getting more girls into the game so that they can explore it and play it more.' Jain says after competing for the last three years, she will not be competing at this year's championships, but it means a lot to bring these young girls. 'It's the highest level a youth can attend at a chess competition,' says Jain, 'Six girls from Kanata going to the national competition is something that's incredible.' The academy has mentored over 200 students and is now Ottawa's largest youth chess association. 'I'm really excited to prepare and hopefully win,' says Anvi. Raissa, is proud of her accomplishments in playing chess for just under two years. She says her dad loves chess and taught her how to play. She says once she started playing more and winning, she started liking it more and now she's come this far. 'I think if I play chess, I will get smarter,' says Raissa, 'I am really, really excited. But I'm also a little nervous,' says Raissa. As the young girls prepare for the competition, they've been training for five to six hours a day.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tara Sutaria's beaded dhoti set took 280 hours to make and gets an obvious 10/10 from us
(Image Credits: Instagram) Tara Sutaria 's wardrobe is honestly a breath of fresh air lately. She's clearly on a roll, serving up one stunning look after another and her latest outfit is just more proof that she doesn't play it safe when it comes to fashion. Turning muse for designer Ritika Mirchandani, Tara stepped out in an elegant fusion dhoti set that took a jaw-dropping 280 hours to make. Yes, you read that right. Known for her love of classic silhouettes with a twist, Tara opted for an all-ivory ensemble that felt both timeless and refreshingly modern. The outfit featured a plunging round-neck blouse, hand-beaded to perfection, layered under a structured full-sleeved jacket. The padded shoulders gave her upper frame that sharp edge, while the high-low hem of the jacket added some flow and flair. (Image Credits: Instagram) But the real showstopper? Her beaded dhoti pants - flared, dramatic, and dripping in craftsmanship. These weren't your average bottoms. Think over 280 hours of delicate embroidery paired with 40 hours of hand-stitching, brought to life with intricate bugle bead and Poth work. The result was a monochrome masterpiece with just the right dose of glamour. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025: Steel Suppliers From Mexico At Lowest Prices (Take A Look) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo She took the look up a notch with stunning handcrafted Anvi danglers by Anayah Jewellery, styled with a matching stack of rings. The clear gemstones paired with gold plating added just the right hint of sparkle - glamorous, but not overdone. (Image Credits: Instagram) Tara kept her glam just as sleek. Her hair was styled in a soft blowout and left down for a fuss-free finish, while her makeup was all about that dewy base, sculpted cheeks, and smudged, smoky eyes. A little kohl, a swipe of mascara, and she was ready to steal the spotlight. Tara Sutaria makes heads turn with her stunning looks, fans shower their love With metallic heels to seal the deal, Tara once again proved she can swing from sharp power suits to dreamy couture in a heartbeat. If there's one thing we've learned, it's that Tara Sutaria doesn't just follow trends, she makes them look effortless. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
News18
07-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Class 10 Topper In Himachal's Mandi Becomes Deputy Commissioner For A Day
Last Updated: Anvi Singh, a Class 10 student from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, served as Deputy Commissioner for a day, overseeing an earthquake drill and public grievance sessions. It was a proud and unforgettable day in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, as Anvi Singh, a bright Class 10 student, took charge as the Deputy Commissioner for a day — a part of a unique initiative launched by the district administration to encourage and inspire young achievers. Anvi, a student of Alok Bharti School in Kotli and a resident of Doon village in Sarkaghat, secured the fourth position in the Class 10 Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) exams and emerged as the district topper. Recognising her academic excellence, she was selected to serve as the Deputy Commissioner under the newly introduced 'DC for a Day' campaign. शिक्षा क्षेत्र में युवाओं को उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन के लिए प्रेरित करने व मेधावी छात्रों को प्रोत्साहन के दृष्टिगत जिला प्रशासन ने 'DC for a day' अभियान की पहल की है। इस अभिनव प्रयास के तहत HPBoSE की 10वीं कक्षा की जिला में टॉपर रही सरकाघाट क्षेत्र की अन्वी सिंह एक दिन के लिए DC बनी। — DC Mandi (@dcmandi) June 6, 2025 On Friday morning, Anvi was warmly received at the DC office by Deputy Commissioner Apoorva Devgan and the staff, as reported by PTI. She was given a tour of various administrative sections and briefed on the responsibilities involved in district-level governance. Her father, Vikram Singh Thakur, and grandfather accompanied her during this special experience. Her day as the DC began with overseeing an earthquake mock drill. She interacted with officials, assessed the drill, and reviewed the district's disaster preparedness. She later visited multiple departments within the DC office to understand their functions and participated in a public grievance redressal session, where she heard complaints and issued directions for resolution. Describing the experience as the most unforgettable day of her life, Anvi thanked the district administration for the opportunity. 'Today I got to know closely the work of a Deputy Commissioner, his responsibilities and the administrative process," she told PTI, reflecting on her hands-on exposure to governance and leadership. Deputy Commissioner Apoorva Devgan shared that the 'DC for a Day' initiative aims to foster leadership qualities, confidence, and a sense of social responsibility among students. The campaign builds on past efforts like 'Apna Vidyalaya' and 'Apna Pustakalaya' to support student development and community engagement.
