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Maharashtra Tops National Nutrition Rankings with 192 Panchayats in Top 1000

Maharashtra has achieved the highest representation of any state in the national Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan, with 192 of its Gram Panchayats ranking among the top 1,000 performers. The initiative focuses on converging efforts from health, ICDS, and local governance to improve maternal and child health and reduce malnutrition. Minister Aditi Tatkare credited the success to coordinated action, robust monitoring, and the dedicated work of frontline Anganwadi workers and officers. The campaign promotes sustainable practices like Poshan Vatikas and the use of millets in meals to ensure last-mile delivery of nutrition.

Key Points: Maharashtra Leads Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan Rankings

  • 192 Panchayats in top 1000
  • Highest state representation
  • Focus on reducing malnutrition
  • Community-driven nutrition initiatives
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Maharashtra emerges as top-performer in Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan

Maharashtra tops national nutrition rankings with 192 Gram Panchayats in the top 1000, showcasing successful grassroots health interventions.

"Maharashtra's success is the result of coordinated action... and dedicated efforts of frontline functionaries. - Aditi Tatkare"

Mumbai, Feb 25

Maharashtra Minister of Women and Child Welfare Aditi Tatkare on Wednesday said that 192 Gram Panchayats from the state have secured positions among the top 1,000 performing Gram Panchayats in the country -- the highest representation by any state in the 'Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan'.

This milestone reflects the state's strong commitment to strengthening nutrition outcomes at the grassroots level, she said.

The Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan is a national initiative aimed at improving nutritional indicators by converging efforts of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), health departments, local self-governments and community stakeholders. The campaign focuses on reducing malnutrition, improving maternal and child health, strengthening Anganwadi services and ensuring last-mile delivery of nutrition interventions, said the minister.

"Maharashtra's success is the result of coordinated action, robust monitoring mechanisms, community participation and dedicated efforts of ICDS officers, supervisors, Anganwadi workers and frontline functionaries across districts. Focused interventions under POSHAN Abhiyaan, strengthened growth monitoring, behavioural change communication and targeted outreach to vulnerable beneficiaries have played a pivotal role in achieving these outcomes," said Minister Tatkare.

She congratulated all officers and field functionaries for their tireless efforts and reiterated the government's commitment to building a 'Suposhit Maharashtra' through sustained policy support, innovation and accountability.

"This achievement not only sets a national benchmark but also serves as a strong motivation to further intensify nutrition-focused initiatives across the state," she remarked.

According to the department, Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan serves as a powerful catalyst for change, inspiring communities to embrace sustainable practices and innovative approaches in their fight against malnutrition. It focuses on improving nutritional outcomes through practices such as the use of millets in Hot Cooked Meals (HCM) & Take Home Ration (THR), the development of Poshan Vatikas/nutri-gardens in Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), using its produce for preparation of HCM for the beneficiaries and diet diversity and use of local food. In addition, best practices emerging from the Anganwadi Centres are regularly documented and disseminated for wider adoption.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see positive news for a change. 192 out of top 1000 is no small feat. Hope this success story is replicated in other states, especially in the tribal belts where malnutrition is still a huge challenge. The frontline workers deserve all the credit.
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Aditya G
While the achievement is commendable, I hope this isn't just about numbers and rankings. The real test is whether children in these 192 gram panchayats are actually healthier and taller. Sustained effort over decades is needed to erase malnutrition, not just a campaign.
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Meera T
Inclusion of millets in meals is a game-changer! They are our traditional superfoods. My mother always says we moved away from them. Glad to see the government promoting them again. Hope the supply chain for millets is strengthened so every AWC can access them easily.
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David E
As someone working in public health, the coordinated action between ICDS, health dept, and local governance is the key takeaway here. Siloed programs fail. Maharashtra seems to have cracked that code. Would be great to see a detailed case study.
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Sneha F
Heartwarming news. The Anganwadi didi in our village is like a second mother to all the kids. She teaches about nutrition, hygiene, everything. These results show what happens when you empower women at the grassroots. More power to them! 💪

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