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Minister Slams Jairam for Taking on Facial Recognition Tool for Anganwadi Benefits

June 24, 2025

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The Centre on Monday fiercely defended the push to make facial recognition mandatory for Anganwadi beneficiaries amid criticism from the Congress, asserting that the move is meant to ensure transparency and inclusion in welfare schemes.

- KAVITA BAJELI-DATT @New Delhi

In a post on X, Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) Annapurna Devi wrote, "The Modi government is ensuring transparency and inclusion in welfare schemes through technology. Congress, on the other hand, only spreads lies and misinformation and obstructs effective implementation of our schemes."

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