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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Over 50 per cent children stunted in 63 districts across 13 states and UTs: Parliament data analysis
New Delhi, As many as 63 districts across 13 states and Union Territory, including 34 in Uttar Pradesh, have reported that more than 50 per cent of children enrolled in anganwadis are stunted, according to an analysis of multiple documents submitted in Parliament. Over 50 per cent children stunted in 63 districts across 13 states and UTs: Parliament data analysis The analysis also showed that 199 districts reported stunting levels between 30 per cent and 40 per cent. Stunting is a form of chronic undernutrition that occurs when children do not receive adequate nutrition over a long period of time. According to the data based on the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Poshan Tracker for June 2025, some of the worst-affected districts with highest level of stunting include Nandurbar in Maharashtra , West Singhbhum in Jharkhand , Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh , Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh , and Bongaigaon in Assam . Uttar Pradesh leads the list with 34 districts showing stunting levels above 50 per cent, followed by Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Assam. In response to multiple questions, the Women and Child Development Ministry said that 35.91 per cent of the 8.19 crore children aged 0-6 years measured across anganwadis were stunted and 16.5 per cent were underweight. Among children below five years of age, the prevalence of stunting was even higher at 37.07 per cent. The situation is equally serious in terms of underweight children. Nandurbar in Maharashtra recorded 48.26 per cent underweight prevalence, the highest in the country, followed by districts like Dhar , Khargone and Barwani in in Madhya Pradesh, Dang in Gujarat , Dungarpur , and Sukma in Chhattisgarh . Wasting, which indicates acute malnutrition, was highest in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, at 17.15 per cent, followed by Bijapur in Chhattisgarh and Mon in Nagaland . Madhya Pradesh has multiple districts with stunting above 50 per cent, including Shivpuri , Khargone and Guna . Assam also has multiple districts with stunting above 50 per cent, including Cachar , Darrang , and South Salmara-Mankachar . Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap and Upper Subansiri also figure among the worst hit. Karnataka's Raichur and Bagalkot , Rajasthan's Salumbar , and Gujarat's Narmada further have high prevalence of stunting. Among Union Territories, Mahe in Puducherry had a stunting rate of 57.38 per cent, the highest among UTs. Responding to another question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur had stressed that nutrition is not just about food but involves factors like sanitation, safe drinking water, and education. "As malnutrition requires a multi-sectoral approach, it is crucial to address the issue in a convergent manner," she said in a written response. She added that the government is implementing 'Mission Saksham Anganwadi' and 'Poshan 2.0', an umbrella scheme that integrates anganwadi services, 'Poshan Abhiyaan', and adolescent nutrition programmes. The scheme focuses on community-based management of acute malnutrition , the use of fortified rice, and the inclusion of millets in meals. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
16k anganwadi centres to be upgraded to playschools
1 2 3 4 5 6 Ranchi: Around 16,775 of the total 38,523 anganwadi centres across the state are being upgraded into resource based 'playschools' to strengthen early childhood care and education. The project which began in 2023 for children aged 3 to 6 years and jointly funded by the central and the state govts is targeted for completion by March 2026. The first phase of the upgradation includes 6,850 centres. Each anganwadi centre under this scheme is being allotted Rs 1 lakh to strengthen facilities, study materials, and child development infrastructure. This includes provision for LED TVs, clean drinking water via filters, development of nutrition gardens, toys, child-friendly furniture, and creative learning materials such as children's artwork. The tender process has been concluded and supply of materials to the centres is already underway. Talking to TOI, director of social welfare department, Kiran Pasi, said, "A key feature of the initiative is the development of a new curriculum aligned with NEP-2020, placing a strong emphasis on holistic childhood care and foundational learning. Anganwadi workers and assistants are also being trained to implement the curriculum effectively. The aim is to ensure that children spend three years in anganwadi centres before entering formal primary schooling, thereby laying a strong foundation for cognitive, emotional, and physical development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Shop Sale Libas Undo " According to officials, the transformation of anganwadi centres into 'Saksham Anganwadis' is part of Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0. This centrally sponsored scheme merges anganwadi services, Poshan Abhiyaan, and the Scheme for Adolescent Girls into a unified framework. It seeks to improve the nutritional and health status of children (0-6 years), adolescents, pregnant women, and lactating mothers by providing supplementary nutrition and promoting early childhood stimulation, health, and wellness. Saksham Anganwadis programme includes ICT-based monitoring through the nutrition tracker and its integration with the reproductive child health portal. Districts like Giridih, Ranchi, Gumla, and Hazaribag are among the top in terms of the number of anganwadi centres identified for upgradation. For instance, Giridih alone will see 1,271 of its centres upgraded, followed by Sahibganj with 1,063, Gumla with 997, and Hazaribag with 880. "We can't afford private playschools. Upgraded anganwadis will help poor families like ours where our children can learn through innovative means. They can also get nutritious food," said Ramesh Oraon, a resident of Dumka.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Centre to roll out biometric-based registration under Poshan 2.0 from August 1
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi on Saturday (July 12, 2025) announced that beneficiary registration under the Centre's Poshan 2.0 scheme will be carried out through biometric authentication, starting August 1. The move aims to enhance targeting and improve service delivery under the scheme. Speaking at a Ministry zonal meeting at Kevadia in the Narmada district, Ms. Devi said the adoption of digital tools, such as the face recognition system used under Saksham Anganwadi, would bring greater transparency, accountability, and governance to the programme. Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is an integrated nutrition support initiative catering to children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. The Union Budget for 2025-26 has allocated ₹4.49 lakh crore for this initiative, covering 273 schemes by 49 Ministries in a push towards gender-inclusive governance, the Minister said. Digital tools for better governance To enhance capacity-building, dedicated learning modules for Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 will be hosted on the iGOT Karmayogi platform for use by field functionaries nationwide, she added. Ms. Devi urged States and Union Territories to strengthen their grievance redressal mechanisms, improve digital literacy among adolescent girls and young mothers, and ensure timely delivery of services through Anganwadis. She also proposed transforming the Poshan Helpline into an interactive platform for citizen engagement and service quality feedback. Ms. Devi highlighted the Aadhaar-enabled Direct Benefit Transfers under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana as a key transparency measure and encouraged all States and UTs to adopt the Mission Vatsalya portal for real-time data monitoring. Participants at the zonal meeting included Minister of State Savitri Thakur, Ministers from the Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan governments, and senior officials from five western States. Discussions focused on convergence under Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, and Poshan 2.0, with States showcasing best practices and innovations.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
State to get new centre for women, child development
1 2 Union women and child development (WCD) minister and Koderma MP Annapurna Devi on Wednesday said that the inauguration of a new regional centre of the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development (SPNIWCD) in Ranchi would be held on July 4. "The new regional centre will cater to states in the eastern region -- Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal -- which collectively host over 7 lakh functionaries, spread across 115 districts, under flagship schemes such as Mission Shakti , Mission Vatsalya, and Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0," the minister said in a statement. "Previously, training needs of these four states were partially catered through regional centres located in Guwahati and Lucknow, posing logistical challenges for many functionaries due to long travel distances. The new regional centre will also offer the Advance Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling and will facilitate better accessibility for front-line functionaries in these Eastern region states," the ministry said on Wednesday. The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) was recently renamed as the SPNIWCD. "This renaming took place under the visionary leadership of Union Minister for WCD Annpurna Devi," the department said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "The renaming of the NIPCCD is a tribute to the legacy of one of India's foremost social reformers and a reaffirmation of our commitment to women and child-centric development," Annapurna said. Highlighting the importance of setting up new regional centres, she further said that the inauguration of the new centre in Ranchi would mark a significant step towards decentralised, region-specific capacity building in the Eastern region. This Centre will not only empower our frontline functionaries with better access to training and support but also strengthen our flagship missions at the grass-roots level. The NIPCCD, now renamed as the SPNIWCD, has its headquarters in New Delhi and presently has regional centres in Bangalore, Guwahati, Lucknow, Indore and Mohali. It serves as the apex body for training, research, documentation, and capacity building in the field of women and child development. The institute plays a pivotal role in strengthening implementation mechanisms under various flagship schemes through its online and physical training programmes, the department said.
India Gazette
02-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
NIPCCD renamed as Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has officially been renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development, reflecting its evolving role and greater focus on region-specific, mission-driven support for the development of women and children across India on Wednesday, according to the official statement. This transformation has taken place under the leadership of Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi. In a significant move aimed at strengthening outreach and regional capacity-building, a new Regional Centre in Ranchi, Jharkhand, is to be inaugurated on 4 July 2025. This Centre will address the specialised training and research requirements of the Ministry's flagship programmes--Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0--with a particular focus on the Eastern region covering Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal. Previously, the training needs of these States were partially catered through Regional Centres located in Guwahati and Lucknow, posing logistical challenges for many functionaries due to long travel distances, according to the release. According to the statement from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the new Regional Centre will also offer the Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling and will facilitate better accessibility for frontline functionaries in these states. It is estimated that over seven lakh functionaries operate under the Ministry's missions across the four states, spread across 115 districts. Annpurna Devi said that the renaming of NIPCCD as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development is a tribute to the legacy of one of India's foremost social reformers and a reaffirmation of our commitment to women and child-centric development. Highlighting the importance of setting up new regional centres, the Union Minister said that the inauguration of the new Regional Centre in Ranchi would mark a significant step towards decentralised, region-specific capacity building in the Eastern region. As per the release, this Centre will not only empower our frontline functionaries with better access to training and support, but also strengthen our flagship missions at the grassroots level. She further added that under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are ensuring that no woman or child is left behind in our journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047. The new Regional Centre in Ranchi will not only bring training services closer to the field functionaries but also enable the identification of local issues, customised interventions, and better resource utilisation for women's empowerment and child welfare in the Eastern region. It will also support research, counselling, and extension activities related to child development, mental health, and adolescent well-being. This step is a testament to the Ministry's commitment to ensuring last-mile delivery of services, region-specific capacity building, and the creation of an inclusive, empowered, and healthier India under the leadership of Union Minister Annpurna Devi. NIPCCD, now renamed as Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development, has its headquarters in New Delhi and presently has regional centres in Bangalore, Guwahati, Lucknow, Indore and Mohali. It serves as the apex body for training, research, documentation, and capacity building in the field of Women and Child Development. The Institute plays a pivotal role in strengthening implementation mechanisms under various flagship schemes through its online and physical training programmes, as per the statement. (ANI)
