Poshan Tracker initiative

Current Context : The Ministry of Women and Child Development has received the National Award for e-Governance 2024 (Gold) for the Poshan Tracker initiative.  

ABOUT POSHAN TRACKER INITIATIVE

• It is a tool to monitor Mission Poshan 2.0’s progress, including growth measurements, Aadhar verification, and realtime tracking of nutrition services.
• It identifies and addresses growth issues among children aged 0-6 years, utilizing real-time monitoring and WHO growth charts to ensure optimal nutritional outcomes.
• The Poshan Tracker employs advanced ICT tools and Growth Measuring Devices (GMD) at each Anganwadi Center (AWC) to facilitate accurate data collection and regular monitoring.