Central government scheme · Ministry of Women and Child Development (implemented by States and UTs)

Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0

Also called Mission Poshan 2.0 · Formerly Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Anganwadi Services, POSHAN Abhiyaan, Scheme for Adolescent Girls

Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and implemented by States and UTs to provide free food, growth checks, pre-school, and health services through local Anganwadi Centres for young children, pregnant women, and new mothers to fight malnutrition. It is open to all children under six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers, with adolescent girls included in specific regions. Beneficiaries receive supplementary nutrition, pre-school education, growth monitoring, health education, immunisation, and check-ups. To apply, go to the nearest Anganwadi Centre and ask the Anganwadi Worker to register, and complete one-time Aadhaar e-KYC and face capture for Take Home Ration.

Written by AI from the official details below.

Who can apply for Mission Poshan 2.0

  • Open to all children under 6, pregnant women and lactating mothers; no income test (a 'self-selecting' scheme).
  • Adolescent girls aged 14-18 only in North-Eastern states and Aspirational Districts.
  • Take Home Ration requires one-time Aadhaar e-KYC and face capture on the Poshan Tracker app (mandatory from 1 July 2025).

Mission Poshan 2.0 benefits

  • Supplementary nutrition: hot cooked meals or Take Home Ration for children 6 months-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
  • Pre-school education (3-6 years) and early stimulation (0-3 years) at the Anganwadi.
  • Growth monitoring, nutrition and health education.
  • Immunisation, health check-ups and referral services, delivered with the National Health Mission.
  • Adolescent girls (in eligible areas): nutrition support, iron-folic acid tablets, health check-ups and skilling.

How to apply for Mission Poshan 2.0

  1. Go to your nearest Anganwadi Centre and ask the Anganwadi Worker to register you or your child.
  2. For Take Home Ration, complete one-time Aadhaar e-KYC (OTP to your Aadhaar-linked mobile) and face capture with the Anganwadi Worker.
  3. For children under 5, the e-KYC and face capture of the mother, father or guardian is used.
  4. Collect meals or rations and attend growth checks at the Centre each month.

Documents needed for Mission Poshan 2.0

  • Aadhaar (for e-KYC; the parent's or guardian's for young children)
  • Mobile number linked to Aadhaar (for the OTP)

Where it applies

Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you

Checked

Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

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