POSHAN 2.0 & Saksham Anganwadi

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked about the progress of POSHAN 2.0 and Saksham Anganwadi implementation, including infrastructure upgrades, data quality, and monitoring systems. The Ministry of Women and Child Development provided the answer.

Who asked / answered

Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato, Shri Anup Sanjay Dhotre (asked); Ministry of Women and Child Development (answered)

What the government said

• Two lakh Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) located in Government buildings approved for upgradation as Saksham Anganwadis
• 40,000 AWCs sanctioned for construction during 15th Finance Commission cycle
• 1,58,966 AWCs approved for drinking water facilities
• 1,42,522 AWCs approved for toilet construction
• 99.88% beneficiaries Aadhaar verified as per June 2026 data
• Poshan Tracker application for digital monitoring
• Supportive Supervision module in Poshan Tracker for real-time monitoring
• Third-party evaluation by NITI Aayog (2025) found digitalization through Poshan Tracker has multi-dimensional impact

Points worth noting

• The answer provides detailed state-wise and district-wise data on AWC upgradation in the Annexure (not included in the key terms as it's a table)
• The answer states that 99.88% beneficiaries are Aadhaar verified as per June 2026 data
• The answer mentions a third-party evaluation by NITI Aayog (2025) that found digitalization through Poshan Tracker has multi-dimensional impact on nutrition monitoring, ECCE, beneficiary authentication, and service delivery efficiency