SRINAGAR, July 13 -- The Social Welfare Department is currently implementing 37 Centrally Sponsored Schemes and 9 UT schemes, backed by a budgetary allocation of Rs 4,361 crore for FY 26.

There are around 28,000 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across the UT, which cater to nearly 9 lakh beneficiaries, ensuring last-mile delivery of services.

The details were shared in a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, to review the implementation of various welfare schemes meant for marginalized and vulnerable sections of society.

The meeting comprehensively reviewed key initiatives under Mission Poshan (7 schemes), focusing on improving the nutritional levels among children and others. Mission Shakti (6 schemes) aimed at empowering women, en...