The state wise number of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) and details of infrastructure are available at the link: https://www.poshantracker.in/statistics.

Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 is a Centrally Sponsored scheme. The implementation of the scheme falls under the ambit of State Governments and UTs administration. The matter regarding infrastructure is regularly taken up with States and UTs through sustained engagements and video conferences so as to ensure uninterrupted delivery of services to the beneficiaries.

Also, in order to improve the infrastructure facilities at AWCs, funds @Rs.17,000/- for providing drinking water facilities and @Rs.36,000/- for construction of toilets are provided to States and UTs.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Women and Child Development Smt. Savitri Thakur in Lok Sabha in reply to a question.

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