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"Besides looking at the case of anganwadi workers, people are also worried about what other people think. Women from upper caste communities do not prefer to eat at the anganwadi centres." "While husbands and in-laws prevent pregnant women and new mothers from venturing out of the house, caste-based stigma also plays a role. MYSURU: Conceived as a flagship initiative to help ensure pregnant and lactating mothers received sufficient nutrition, Mathrupoorna scheme was launched by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in October 2017. Diwakar, who served in Mysuru earlier, said, "The scheme has recorded an implementation rate of 68% in Mandya..