Gujarat’s Women and Child Development Department has achieved a landmark in public health by adding 514,000-plus new beneficiaries to Anganwadi programs during a dedicated drive spanning late 2025 to early 2026. Aimed at pregnant women, nursing mothers, and kids up to age six, the campaign dramatically enhanced service delivery in tribal and rural heartlands.
Data from the initiative shows robust uptake: 255,000 tribal residents, 207,000 rural families, and 51,000 urban dwellers now benefit from nutrition supplements, monitoring, and primary health aid.
Minister Manisha Vakil’s leadership drove this through district-specific strategies, with Anganwadi workers fanning out for direct community engagement. Door-to-door efforts penetrated even the most isolated areas, registering those long outside the system.
Advanced tools like the Teko digital platform facilitated accurate beneficiary tracking, complemented by rigorous on-ground checks to eliminate redundancies. This blend of technology and human effort accelerated the process and boosted reliability.
Beyond numbers, this expansion signals Gujarat’s resolve to nurture its future through proactive welfare. By fortifying the Anganwadi ecosystem, the state is investing in long-term human capital, ensuring every mother and child receives the support needed to thrive.