16,343 malnourished children in Mumbai suburb: Survey 

Poshan Tracker App monitors malnourished children in Mumbai suburbs, prompting officials to devise plan within 10 days.

A preliminary survey by Anganwadi workers revealed 16,343 malnourished children in the suburb region of Mumbai in Maharashtra.

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According to the Poshan Tracker App, 2,38,094 children were registered in February 2025, with 2,34,896 of them underwent weight and height measurements. Of these, 2,887 children were classified as severely malnourished and 13,457 as moderately malnourished.

Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar has instructed officials to devise a plan in 10 days to address malnutrition among children in Mumbai’s suburbs.

Ministry of Women and Child Development developed Poshan Tracker App to monitor and track the progress of Anganwadi Centers, workers, and the beneficiaries of nutrition programs, addressing malnutrition. The numbers on malnourished children in developed district like Mumbai Suburban has become a matter of concern.

“The administration should immediately decide on measures and submit a written report within the next 10 days, said the Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban District”, said Mr. Shelar.

Mr. Shelar held a meeting with Suburban District Collector Rajendra Kshirsagar and other officers from the Women and Child Development Department, discussing the measures on the prevailed situation.