Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 has provisioned Supplementary Nutrition to all beneficiaries

The Ministry of Women and Child Development announced that Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 now provides Supplementary Nutrition to all beneficiaries—including children aged 6 months‑6 years, pregnant and lactating women, and adolescent girls (14‑18 years)—through Take‑Home Ration (THR), morning snacks and hot cooked meals. THR distribution to children 6‑23 months uses a Facial Recognition System. Nutrition norms follow the revised Schedule‑II of the National Food Security Act, 2013 (January 2023), specifying calorie and protein targets and seven essential micronutrients. States and UTs may design menus using local ingredients, and the Ministry has issued Comprehensive Guidelines to enhance quality, diversity and acceptability of the nutrition provided.