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Health
Sehore Anganwadi Inspection: 29 Children on Records, Only 11 Present, Officer Suspended
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 12:02 PM
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An audit of Anganwadi centres in Sehore district revealed a stark mismatch between the nutrition tracker’s records of 29 enrolled children and the 11 actually present, leading to the suspension of the project officer.
A surprise verification of Anganwadi facilities in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, uncovered a significant discrepancy in child enrollment figures. The routine audit, conducted by district officials, compared the numbers entered in the state’s nutrition tracking system with the children physically present at the centres.
The records on the Nutrition Tracker listed 29 children as beneficiaries of the Anganwadi scheme, yet the on‑site count showed only 11 youngsters attending the midday meals and supplementary nutrition sessions. The gap raised immediate concerns about data accuracy and potential misuse of funds allocated for child welfare.
In response to the findings, the district administration suspended the project officer overseeing the Anganwadi operations in Sehore. The suspension is intended to facilitate a thorough investigation into the reporting irregularities and to ensure that future data collection aligns with actual service delivery.
State officials indicated that corrective measures, including a fresh verification of all Anganwadi centres in the district, will be undertaken to restore confidence in the programme and to safeguard the interests of the children it serves.
The records on the Nutrition Tracker listed 29 children as beneficiaries of the Anganwadi scheme, yet the on‑site count showed only 11 youngsters attending the midday meals and supplementary nutrition sessions. The gap raised immediate concerns about data accuracy and potential misuse of funds allocated for child welfare.
In response to the findings, the district administration suspended the project officer overseeing the Anganwadi operations in Sehore. The suspension is intended to facilitate a thorough investigation into the reporting irregularities and to ensure that future data collection aligns with actual service delivery.
State officials indicated that corrective measures, including a fresh verification of all Anganwadi centres in the district, will be undertaken to restore confidence in the programme and to safeguard the interests of the children it serves.