Secretary Shashanka Ala chairs review meeting on Poshan Tracker with focus on SAM/MAM children.

Secretary Shashanka Ala chairs review meeting on Poshan Tracker with focus on SAM/MAM children.
Leh, Aug 18, 2025: Secretary Social and Tribal Welfare, Shashanka Ala, chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the Poshan Tracker, a digital platform under the POSHAN Abhiyan aimed at monitoring nutritional outcomes across the state.
The meeting focused specifically on addressing the status and rehabilitation of children identified as Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM) and Moderately Acute Malnourished (MAM).
District officials, CDPOs, ICDS supervisors, and other key stakeholders participated in the discussion, providing updates on field level data, intervention strategies, and challenges faced in real-time data reporting.
During the meeting, Secretary Ala emphasised the critical need for accurate and timely data entry in the Poshan Tracker to ensure that children suffering from malnutrition are identified promptly and receive immediate intervention. She called for strengthened coordination between Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), health officials, and local administration to facilitate door-to-door follow-up and regular monitoring.
The Secretary also directed officials to conduct monthly progress reviews and ensure community awareness campaigns in high burden areas. The department reaffirmed its commitment to the overarching goal of the POSHAN Abhiyaan to achieve a malnutrition free state through proactive, data driven governance.