Poshan Tracker App & Poshan Abhiyaan
| Concept | Details | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Poshan Tracker App | Launched on 1st March 2021 by Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD). Developed by National eGovernance Division (NeGD). | | Purpose | Real-time monitoring of nutrition services under Poshan Abhiyaan. | | Target Users | Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), AWC staff, registered beneficiaries (children 0-6 yrs, pregnant/lactating women, adolescent girls). | | Key Features | Attendance tracking, supplement distribution, health parameter updates, stock management, direct data capture. | | Poshan Abhiyaan | Launched in March 2018. Aims to reduce malnutrition through technology, convergence, and community mobilisation. | | Target Groups | Children (0-6 yrs), pregnant women, lactating mothers, adolescent girls (15-49 yrs). |
** Poshan Abhiyaan Objectives (Mains Focus)**
Mnemonic: "SALT U"
- Stunting reduction (children 0-6 yrs)
- Anaemia reduction (children 6-59 months & women 15-49 yrs)
- Low Birth Weight (LBW) reduction
- Tackle undernutrition (underweight prevalence in children 0-6 yrs)
- Universal coverage of target groups
** Poshan Tracker App: Significance & Challenges**
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Benefits | • Ensures transparency & accountability• Enables data-driven policymaking• Integrates with Aadhaar for beneficiary identification (updated 2023) |
| Challenges | • Technical glitches & poor connectivity (esp. rural areas)• AWWs' digital literacy gaps• Data privacy concerns |
| Recent Updates | • 2023 CAG Report: Highlighted implementation gaps in Poshan Abhiyaan• 2023 Guidelines: Mandatory Aadhaar linkage for beneficiary registration |