Executive Summary:
This document summarizes the responses to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2176 regarding Anganwadi infrastructure in remote and rural areas, specifically focusing on fund allocation, utilization in Uttar Pradesh, malnutrition rates in Jaunpur, and plans for infrastructure expansion. The data includes figures up to June 30, 2025, and covers the fiscal years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. The response addresses fund utilization for various schemes and malnutrition among children and women.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Fund Allocation and Utilization (Uttar Pradesh):**
* Details of funds released to and utilized by the Uttar Pradesh government under various schemes are annexed, including allocations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes beneficiaries.
* Schemes include:
* Mission Saksham Anganwadi Services.
* Mission Vatsalya.
* Mission Shakti (Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, One Stop Centre, Women Help Line).
* Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandhana Yojana
* **Reasons for Underutilization of Funds:**
* Failure to meet Single Nodal Agency (SNA) SPARSH requirements on the Public Financial Management System.
* Low recruitment of manpower resources.
* Delays in completing construction activities.
* Delays in settling Utilization Certificates.
* **Malnutrition Data (Jaunpur District, Uttar Pradesh as of June 30, 2025):**
* Stunting (children 0-6 years): 53.98%.
* Underweight (children 0-6 years): 22.64%.
* Wasting (children 0-5 years): 5.63%.
* Separate malnutrition data for SC/ST communities is not maintained on the Poshan Tracker.
* **Anganwadi Infrastructure Expansion:**
* One Anganwadi Center (AWC) has been approved for construction in Uttar Pradesh under the PM JANMAN Mission, which targets Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Impact Analysis:
State Government of Uttar Pradesh:
Impact: Affected by fund allocation and expected to utilize funds effectively for various schemes, including those targeting SC/ST beneficiaries. Subject to compliance requirements for fund utilization and project implementation.
Action Required: Address reasons for underutilization of funds, ensure timely completion of construction activities, and improve manpower recruitment.
Ministry of Women and Child Development:
Impact: Responsible for monitoring fund utilization and addressing malnutrition.
Action Required: Monitor the progress of the PM JANMAN Mission and ensure data collection improvements for targeted communities.
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh (Specifically Jaunpur):
Impact: Targeted beneficiaries of specific schemes and interventions.
Action Required: Access and utilize available resources and schemes effectively.
Children (0-6 years) and Pregnant/Lactating Women in Jaunpur District:
Impact: Directly affected by malnutrition rates and Anganwadi services.
Action Required: Utilize Anganwadi services and available nutritional support programs.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs:
Impact: Responsible for the PM JANMAN Mission, which aims to improve the well-being of PVTGs.
Action Required: Continue targeted development efforts in coordination with other ministries, including the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Women and Child Development: A ministry in the Government of India responsible for policies and programs related to women and children.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: A Government of India scheme focused on improving the child sex ratio and promoting education for girls.
POSHAN Abhiyaan: India's flagship program to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
One Stop Centres: Centrally Sponsored Scheme to support women affected by violence.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India, specifically mentioned in the context of fund allocation and utilization.
Jaunpur: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India, specifically mentioned for fund utilization and malnutrition rates.
PM JANMAN Mission: A mission launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the targeted development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandhana Yojana: A maternity benefit program run by the Government of India.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2176
TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2025
ANGANWADI INFRASTRUCTURE IN REMOTE AND RURAL AREAS
2176. ADV. PRIYA SAROJ:
Will the Minister of Women and Child Development be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the fund allocation/actual expenditure under major schemes such as
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, POSHAN Abhiyaan and One Stop Centres in Uttar
Pradesh during the last three years;
(b) the details of funds utilisation, district-wise including Jaunpur, particularly for
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes beneficiaries;
(c) whether any funds remained unutilized during the said period and if so, the details
thereof along with the reasons therefor;
(d) the details of malnutrition rates among children (0–6 years) and pregnant/lactating
women in said district;
(e) the number of cases reported specifically among SC/ST communities; and
(f) whether there is any plan to expand Anganwadi infrastructure in remote and rural
areas and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(SHRIMATI SAVITRI THAKUR)
(a) & (b) The details of funds released to and utilised by State Government of Uttar
Pradesh, including for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes beneficiaries, under the
schemes of the Ministry during the last three years are annexed. District-wise details of
utilisation of funds are not maintained under the schemes of the Ministry.(c) The reasons for underutilization, inter alia, include not meeting the minimum conditions
of Single Nodal Agency/SNA SPARSH on the Public Financial Management System, low
recruitment of manpower resources leading to savings, delay in completion of construction
activities and delay in settlement of Utilization Certificates.
(d) to (f) The details of malnutrition rates among children (0-6 years) and pregnant and
lactating women in Jaunpur district (Uttar Pradesh) as on 30 June 2025:
Malnutritional data (0-6 Years) as per Poshan Tracker
Percentage (%)
Sl No. Category
1. Stunting 53.98%
2. Underweight 22.64%
3. Wasting (0-5 Years)* 5.63%
*Data of wasting is maintained on Poshan Tracker for children of age group 0-5 years.
Separate malnutrition data for SC and ST communities is not maintained on Poshan
Tracker.
The PM JANMAN Mission launched by Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims for targeted
development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) residing in 18 States
and a UT. This Mission focuses on 11 critical interventions related to 9 key Ministries
including Ministry of Women and Child Development. As on date, 1 AWC has been
approved for construction under PM JANMAN in Uttar Pradesh.
*****Annexure
Statement referred to in reply to Part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.2176 to
be answered on 01.08.2025
Details of funds released to/ utilised by State Government of Uttar Pradesh under the schemes of
the Ministry during the last three years
(Rs. in crores)
S. Mission Scheme FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
No
ReleaseUtilise Relea Utilised Release Utilised
d d sed d
1. Mission SaksAnganwadi Services Certificate/Stat
ham AnganwScheme, POSHAN A ement of Expe
adi & POSH bhiyaan and Scheme 2622.62668.6 nditure for fina
2721.87 2510.27 2694.62
AN 2.0 for Adolescent Girls 4 9 ncial year 202
4-25 is not due
.
2. Mission Vatsalya (erstwhile Integra Certificate/Stat
ted Child Protection Scheme) ement of Expe
nditure for fina
66.05 49.40 103.57 76.06 92.05
ncial year 202
4-25 is not due
.
3. Mission ShakBeti Bachao Beti Pad
0.00 8.11 20.93 12.02 0.00 16.88
ti – Sambal hao
One Stop Centre 3.47 7.29 18.13 20.43 18.01 20.53
Women Help Line 0.17 0.00 0.96 0.77 0.76 0.85
4. Mission ShakPradhan Mantri Matr
500.68 384.53 0.00 74.79 0 82.55
ti – Samarthyu Vandhana Yojana
a
Shakti Sadan (erstwh
ile Swadhar Greh an 1.58 1.58 0.00 0.00 7.84 1.35
d Ujjawala)
Sakhi Niwas (erstwhil
e Working Women H 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.00
ostel)
Hub for Empowerme
5.90 - 0.00 - 7.80 -
nt of Women
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