In a significant step towards strengthening transparency, digital governance and quality service delivery under Mission POSHAN, the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, wednesady launched the QR Code-based Anganwadi Centre (AWC) initiative in Jammu and Kashmir.The initiative marks a major milestone in leveraging digital technology to make Anganwadi Centres more accessible, transparent and accountable while empowering citizens with real-time information about services being delivered at the grassroots level.
The launch was held during a review meeting convened by the Chief Secretary to assess the progress achieved by the Social Welfare Department in the implementation of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) across the Union Territory.
The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Planning; Commissioner Secretary, Education; Secretary, RDD; MD, Mission Poshan; Representatives from BISAG-N and other concerned officers.
The Chief Secretary congratulated the Social Welfare Department for embracing digital innovations aimed at improving governance and enhancing public service delivery. He observed that technology should become an effective instrument for improving the quality of services at the grassroots level and ensuring greater citizen engagement.
The Commissioner Secretary, SWD, Sarmad Hafeez while speaking on this occasion revealed that the QR Code initiative has been developed by the Department in collaboration with BISAG and the Information Technology Department. He added that every Anganwadi Centre in the Union Territory has been assigned a unique QR Code, enabling citizens to instantly access comprehensive information regarding the respective Anganwadi Centre.
