99.88% POSHAN 2.0 beneficiaries Aadhaar verified as of June 2026

The Ministry of Women and Child Development provided the answer.

Asked and answered by: 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

Also in the document

• 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