As of 8 July 2026, Poshan Tracker has registered over 8.93 crore beneficiaries across all 28 States and 8 Union Territories and serves as the digital backbone of POSHAN Abhiyaan.
Core facts
- Launch and ownership: Launched March 2021 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) with National e‑Governance Division (NeGD).
- Programme linkages: Operates under POSHAN Abhiyaan (launched 8 March 2018) and aligned with Mission Poshan 2.0 (Budget 2021–22 consolidation).
Coverage and key metrics
- Beneficiaries registered: Over 8.93 crore (July 2026).
- Anganwadi network: Monitors over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres.
- Child tracking: Live monthly database for 7.7+ crore children; growth monitoring for ~6.3 crore children (≈94% of registered children, May 2026).
- Supplementary nutrition: 5.5 crore beneficiaries received rations ≥15 days; 5.17 crore received ≥21 days (May 2026).
- Beneficiary life‑cycle: Covers six categories including pregnant women, lactating mothers, children 0–6 years and adolescent girls.
Technology and operational features
- Aadhaar authentication: Aadhaar‑based verification to prevent duplicate/ghost beneficiaries.
- Facial Recognition System (FRS): Used to validate service delivery at Anganwadi centres.
- Digital tools: IT home‑visit scheduler, ECCE content via Aadharshila curriculum, Poshan Calculator using WHO Child Growth Standards, real‑time dashboards.
- Registers to digital: Replaced 11 manual Anganwadi registers with electronic workflows.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Statutory/administrative: POSHAN Abhiyaan administered by MoWCD; NeGD provides technical support.
- Standards: Poshan Calculator implements WHO Child Growth Standards for anthropometric assessment.
- Data use: Aadhaar‑authenticated data underpins monthly programme dashboards and targeting metrics.