It was apprised in the meeting that state government has introduced a new set of initiatives to combat malnutrition in the state. These initiatives include establishment of a Tele Calling Hub to enhance communication with malnourished families and ensure improved service delivery within the Anganwadi service schemes under Mission Poshan 2.0. The Tele Calling Hub will serve as a valuable tool for collecting real-time feedback, identifying gaps in the current system, and implementing targeted interventions to enhance the quality and coverage of Anganwadi services.
During discussions, the Chief Secretary inquired about the distribution of fortified rice, flour, iron, folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin D to prevent anemia and malnutrition among children and women under the Nutrition Campaign. Additionally, community-based initiatives such as special health check-up camps for pregnant women and improved planning to enhance the diets of infants and young children were thoroughly explored. The Women and Child Department made a presentation outlining these plans.
Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Mr. Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary, Women and Child Development, Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Mrs. G. Anupama, Director, Secondary Education, Mr. Ashanj Singh and other senior off
