The Ministry of Women and Child Development has been awarded the National Award for e-Governance 2024 (Gold) for its Poshan Tracker initiative.
About Mission Poshan 2.0:
- Objective: Focuses on ensuring the health and well-being of children aged 0-6 years.
About Poshan Tracker Initiative:
- Poshan Tracker is a monthly growth monitoring tool that identifies and addresses growth issues in young children, including stunting, wasting, and under-weight.
- The Poshan Tracker is also the theme for Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024.
- Purpose: Monitors children’s nutritional growth in real-time.
- Technology: Utilizes a cutting-edge ICT application for tracking and evaluation of progress under Mission Poshan 2.0.
Functionality:
- Tracks growth patterns using WHO growth charts.
- Visual representation helps in assessing nutritional status and detecting deviations.
- Growth Measuring Devices (GMD) at Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) ensure accurate data entry.
Benefits:
- Facilitates early identification of health issues and nutritional deficiencies.
- Supports targeted interventions for better health outcomes.
- Empowers communities to improve children’s well-being.
Achievement:
- Serves 8.9 crore children, with 8.57 crore measured in a single month.
- Covers 1.3 million Anganwadi Workers.
- Provides nutritional services to 101 million beneficiaries.
- Identifies prevalence dynamically.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the Poshan Tracker initiative?
The Poshan Tracker is a real-time tool to monitor and address children’s growth issues like stunting, wasting, and being underweight.
What is the objective of Mission Poshan 2.0?
Mission Poshan 2.0 focuses on ensuring the health and well-being of children aged 0-6 years.
How many children does the Poshan Tracker serve?
The Poshan Tracker serves 8.9 crore children, with 8.57 crore measured in one month.
What technology is used in the Poshan Tracker?
The Poshan Tracker uses a cutting-edge ICT application for real-time monitoring and progress evaluation.
How does the Poshan Tracker benefit children’s health?
It identifies nutritional deficiencies early, allowing for targeted interventions that improve children’s health outcomes.