Fact check reveals facial recognition in ICDS excludes children

Boom Live investigation found children in India's Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme are being excluded due to Aadhaar-linked facial verification failures. In some cases, mismatched images or missing documents have led to denial of meals and services. Government data shows only 52.7% beneficiaries received rations by 2025, though exact child impact remains undisclosed.