State PCS - Haryana (HCS)

• 18 Jul 2025

Poshan App Glitches Disrupt Registrations in Haryana

Why in News? 

Glitches in the Centre's Poshan Tracker app are obstructing beneficiary registrations in Haryana, particularly in rural areas such as Rohtak. 

• This has disrupted the delivery of dietary and nutritional benefits under the Poshan Abhiyaan scheme. 

Key Points 

• About the Poshan Tracker App: It is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development aimed at monitoring the implementation of Poshan Abhiyaan. 
  • Since 1st July 2025, the Ministry has mandated that all beneficiaries be registered on the app using facial recognition and Aadhaar-based e-KYC.  
  • Additionally, children must be registered through the Aadhaar details of their parents or guardians. 
• About the Poshan Abhiyaan: It was launched in 2018 at Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. 
  • It is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development aimed at improving nutritional outcomes. 
  • Implementation in Haryana: 
    • Poshan Abhiyaan is being implemented in all districts of Haryana. 
    • Phase I: The districts of Nuh and Panipat were selected. 
    • Phase II: Included 10 districts such as Gurugram, Rohtak, Sonipat, Sirsa, and Karnal. 
    • Phase III: The remaining districts were covered under   
  • Objectives: The mission aims to prevent and reduce stunting and underweight prevalence among children aged 0–6 years. 
    • It is while targeting a reduction in anemia among children (6–59 months), women, and adolescent girls aged 15–49 years, along with lowering the incidence of low birth weight. 
  • Key Components: 
    • Growth Monitoring Devices have been supplied to all Anganwadi Centres to track child development. 
    • Smartphones and power banks have been distributed to Anganwadi workers and supervisors for field-level data entry and reporting. 
  • Community Behavioural Activities: 
    • Community-Based Events (CBEs) are organized on the 8th and 22nd of every month at Anganwadi Centres with themes such as Annaprashan Diwas and Suposhan Diwas. 
    • Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Days (VHSNDs) are held on the 15th of each month in convergence with the Health Department, focusing on immunization and health checkups. 
    • Poshan Pakhwada is celebrated annually in March, and Poshan Maah is celebrated in September to raise awareness on nutrition through campaigns, rallies, and community events. 

State-Level Schemes under Mission Poshan 2.0 (Haryana) 

• Under the Mukhya Mantri Dudh Uphaar Yojana, children are provided 200 ml of fortified skimmed milk (with Vitamins A and D3) for six days a week at Anganwadi Centres. 
• A millet-based recipe book has been launched to promote nutritious traditional foods, with Anganwadi workers conducting cooking demonstrations. 
• The Women and Child Development Department has partnered with the UN World Food Programme to promote food fortification and strengthen the Supplementary Nutrition Programme. 
• Haryana celebrates Poshan Jagriti Maah and Pakhwada, during which over 20 lakh nutrition awareness activities are conducted. 
• These activities include Annaprashan ceremonies, growth monitoring drives, yoga sessions, and identification and referral of SAM (Severely Acute Malnourished) children.