Nagaland Social Welfare Department to rationalise and relocate underperforming Anganwadi centres

DIMAPUR — The Department of Social Welfare has observed persistently low enrolment and underperformance in several Anganwadi centres (AWCs) across the state, as reflected in data from the Poshan Tracker App, which is integrated with the Facial Recognition System.

The low enrolment has deprived benefits to the intended beneficiaries and has placed the department in a challenging position.

According to a DIPR report, in view of the circumstances, the Department of Social Welfare has decided to undertake a Comprehensive Performance Assessment of all AWCs across the state.

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Based on the findings, underperforming AWCs will be rationalised and relocated to uncovered areas that meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Therefore, community leaders and local authorities have been requested to extend full cooperation during the assessment process and further support the Aadhaar enrolment/updation process to ensure that Anganwadi services reach all eligible and deserving beneficiaries.