By Pavan Sharma 
Mission Poshan 2.0 beneficiaries reach 72.22 lakh, marking a major milestone in India’s maternal nutrition and health with tech-driven delivery systems.
India is making strong strides in improving maternal health, nutrition, and child welfare. According to the latest government data, more than 72.22 lakh pregnant women registered as beneficiaries under Mission Poshan 2.0 by July 2025. This massive participation highlights the growing outreach and impact of the Government’s integrated nutrition mission.
A Boost from Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Since its launch on 1st January 2017, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana has provided maternity benefits to over 4.05 crore women till July 2025. This scheme ensures financial assistance to support expectant mothers during their crucial pregnancy and postnatal periods.
This initiative works in convergence with Mission Poshan 2.0, which offers nutritional support to mothers, infants, and adolescents. As of July 2025, more than 72.22 lakh pregnant women registered as beneficiaries under Mission Poshan 2.0, making it one of the most inclusive maternal nutrition efforts in India.
Holistic Health Coverage through National Schemes
Under the National Health Mission (NHM), several programmes aim to improve maternal health, especially among tribal and vulnerable populations:
- SUMAN (Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan) ensures no-cost, respectful, and quality maternal care.
- Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) provides free institutional delivery, including caesareans, with transport and medication.
- PMSMA (Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan) gives monthly antenatal checkups by specialists on the 9th of every month.
These health initiatives support the larger nutrition objectives of Mission Poshan 2.0. The data showing more than 72.22 lakh pregnant women registered as beneficiaries under Mission Poshan 2.0 reflects how interconnected health and nutrition services are transforming rural and urban India alike.
Mission Poshan 2.0: A Life-Cycle Approach to Nutrition
Launched as a unified platform combining Anganwadi Services, Poshan Abhiyaan, and other nutrition schemes, Mission Poshan 2.0 addresses malnutrition through:
- Supplementary Nutrition to pregnant women, children, and adolescent girls
- 600 calories and 18-20 grams of protein through Take-Home Rations (THR)
- 300-day nutrition supply cycle annually
- Use of Poshan Tracker App for real-time monitoring and transparency
It’s no surprise that more than 72.22 lakh pregnant women registered as beneficiaries under Mission Poshan 2.0—a testament to the trust in this digital-driven delivery model.
Leveraging Technology: Poshan Tracker & FRS
The Poshan Tracker app, launched in March 2021, allows real-time tracking of:
- Anganwadi centre attendance
- Hot Cooked Meals / THR distribution
- Growth measurement, anemia detection
- Behavioural counselling videos for mothers
To ensure accurate delivery, the Facial Recognition System (FRS) has been made mandatory from July 1, 2025, for Take-Home Ration distribution. This ensures that only registered beneficiaries receive nutrition services. The integration of technology reinforces why more than 72.22 lakh pregnant women registered as beneficiaries under Mission Poshan 2.0 and continue to benefit from a transparent, accountable system.
Empowering Frontline Workers
Under the Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi initiative, over 5.8 lakh Anganwadi Workers and 41,000 supervisory trainers have been trained in digital tools and early childhood care practices. This capacity-building ensures consistent, on-ground support for pregnant women.
Thanks to these efforts, more than 72.22 lakh pregnant women registered as beneficiaries under Mission Poshan 2.0, receiving timely care and nutrition through digitally enabled grassroots systems.
Targeted Tribal Outreach
Special attention is being given to tribal populations through the PM JANMAN Mission and Dharti Aaba Janjati Gram Unnat Abhiyan (DAJGUA). These focus on saturation of Anganwadi services in tribal-majority districts, including:
- Construction of 2500 new Anganwadi Centres
- Establishment and upgradation of 8000 Saksham AWCs
With this expanded outreach, it’s evident why more than 72.22 lakh pregnant women registered as beneficiaries under Mission Poshan 2.0 across India—including hard-to-reach tribal areas.
A Silent Nutrition Revolution
India’s maternal and child health landscape is undergoing a silent revolution. With the collective impact of schemes like PMMVY, Poshan 2.0, PMSMA, SUMAN, and digital enablers like the Poshan Tracker and FRS, more than 72.22 lakh pregnant women registered as beneficiaries under Mission Poshan 2.0, showing how government initiatives can directly uplift millions of lives.
As technology, policy, and public health come together, India is moving closer to ending malnutrition and empowering mothers at every step of their journey.
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