Health
Odisha

SUPOSHIT Odisha Mission

To make 100% of Odisha's 74,000+ Anganwadi centres malnutrition-free (SUPOSHIT) by 2029

Why is it important?

Malnutrition drives nearly half of global child deaths, with severe wasting sharply increasing mortality risk

Malnutrition drives nearly half of global child deaths, with severe wasting sharply increasing mortality risk

Poor early nutrition causes irreversible physical and cognitive damage, harming learning and future earnings

Poor early nutrition causes irreversible physical and cognitive damage, harming learning and future earnings

Child malnutrition rates in Odisha remain high relative to national averages, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.

Child malnutrition rates in Odisha remain high relative to national averages, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.

Did you Know?

Odisha has high level of wasted and underweight children

As per the National Family Health Survey (2019-21), in Odisha, 18% of the children aged 0-5 years are wasted and 30% are underweight.

Program Highlights

Launch of SUPOSHIT Odisha Mission

SUPOSHIT Odisha Mission (SOM) was launched on November 18th 2025 by the Hon'ble Deputy CM, Smt. Pravati Parida

Formalisation of SOM Dashboards

SOM dashboards were launched and rolled out to the cadre by the Hon'ble DCM to monitor the mission's progress and enable cascaded reviews

SOM State Workshop

SOM state workshops were conducted on January 27th and 28th 2026 to align the state and district leadership on the mission's goals and outcomes.

SUPOSHIT Lakshya Karmashalas (SLKs)

SUPOSHIT Lakshya Karmashalas (SLKs) were conducted across all districts to orient ICDS frontline workers on goal and role clarity

Our Partners
The team is working with the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Odisha
The team is working with the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Odisha
Gates Foundation is the funding partner
Gates Foundation is the funding partner

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Write to us at: outreach@samagragovernance.in