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Poshan Tracker: Technology-driven nutrition governance under POSHAN Abhiyaan/Mission Poshan 2.0

Technology-Driven Nutrition Governance in India

Samachar Pathshala Desk

Published 8 Jul 2026 · 1 min

Poshan Tracker application interface — A screenshot of the Poshan Tracker app used by Anganwadi Workers.

Poshan Tracker: Enabling Technology-Driven Nutrition Governance

POSHAN Abhiyaan is India’s flagship National Nutrition Mission launched on March 8, 2018, aimed at improving nutrition outcomes through convergence, technology, and community mobilization. It consolidated three nutrition-related schemes under Mission Poshan 2.0.

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Integration of Technology in Governance

Poshan Tracker exemplifies the effective use of technology in public health initiatives and nutrition governance.