The Maharashtra government has launched a new initiative to tackle child malnutrition through a double-check screening system for children aged 0 to 6 years at anganwadi centres. This program, announced by the women and child development department, will involve joint screenings every six months in collaboration with the state public health department, marking a significant step in large-scale growth monitoring alongside the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). The screenings will utilize Growth Monitoring Devices (GMDs) and data will be recorded using the Nutrition Tracker app. Children identified with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) will receive necessary treatment and referrals to health facilities. The initiative is crucial as recent studies indicate that 35% of children under five in Maharashtra are either stunted, underweight, or wasted. Notably, north Maharashtra has the highest rate of underweight children at 44%. The screenings will be conducted by teams comprising medical officers and health workers, with support from local anganwadi and ASHA workers to ensure maximum participation and coverage.