Srinagar, Jul 29: In a significant step towards strengthening transparency, digital governance and quality service delivery under Mission POSHAN, the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today launched the QR Code-based Anganwadi Centre (AWC) initiative in Jammu and Kashmir. 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 directed the Social Welfare Department to engage with BISAG-N for integration of APAAR records of the School Education Department, ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) of Health Department and U-WIN, the national digital platform for immunisation, with the QR Code-based Anganwadi ecosystem. He advised the Social Welfare Department to study these best practices and explore the possibility of adopting and customising such evidence-based modules to suit the socio-cultural context and specific requirements of children in Jammu and Kashmir.