Probe sought into 379 tribal children losing ICDS benefits over face recognition issues

Thampu tribal collective leaders meeting SC/ST Welfare Minister K.A. Thulasi at Attappady, Palakkad, Keralam, on Monday (October 5, 2026).

Tribal collective Thampu has sought an inquiry into the reported denial of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) benefits to 379 tribal children in Attappady due to incomplete Facial Recognition System (FRS) registration.

Thampu said the children, spread across 192 tribal settlements, were left out of the beneficiary list as their mobile numbers had not been linked with Aadhaar.

It sought immediate technical support for tribal families facing problems with FRS registration and steps to ensure that the children continued to receive ICDS services.