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The scheme was implemented by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Under this scheme, children from 6 months to 6 years, pregnant women, and malnourished children are given nutritious food through Anganwadis.
About This Scheme
Benefits
Through Aanganwadis children from 6 months to 6 Years, Pregnant Women, and Malnourished Children will be given nutrition as under:
- Children from 6 months to 3 years, Pregnant and Lactating Mothers: Food items are being provided through MP Agro, State Rural Livelihood Mission, and other suppliers division-wise for 5 days a week on different days as per the following:-
| Sl. No. | Name of Food Items | Beneficiary | Quantity of Daily Food Items |
| 1 | Wheat Soya Burfi (Premix) | Pregnant/lactating mothers | 150 grams |
| 2 | Atta Besan Laddu (Premix) | Pregnant/lactating mothers | 150 grams |
| 3 | Halwa (premix) | Children from 06 months to 03 years | 120 grams |
| 4 | Child Food (Premix) | Children from 06 months to 03 years | 120 grams |
| 5 | A dish in South Asian cuisine made of rice and lentils | Children from 06 months to 03 years/ pregnant/ lactating mothers | 125 grams/150 grams |
- Children between 3 to 6 years: In the child development projects in rural areas, there is a provision for providing supplementary nutrition to children between 3 to 6 years of age in the form of breakfast and lunch separately through a common kitchen as per the following menu:-
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch |
| Monday | Sweet Lapsi | Roti-vegetable-lentil |
| Tuesday | Nutritious Khichdi | Kheer-Pudi-Mungvadi-Potato Tomato Vegetable |
| Wednesday | Sweet Lapsi | Roti-vegetable-lentil |
| Thursday | Salted porridge | Veg Pulao-Pakora Kadhi |
| Friday | Upma | Roti-vegetable-lentil |
| Saturday | Sweet Lapsi | Roti-vegetable-lentil/rice sambhar |
Note: In the child development projects of urban areas, there is a provision of providing nutritious food to children between 3 to 6 years of age as per the menu of the Common Chulha Programme through the local self-help groups.
- Third meal for underweight children aged 6 months to 6 years:
Third meal will be provided to underweight children aged 6 months to 6 years registered in the Aaganwadi Centre as per the lunch menu on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and as per the breakfast menu on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Eligibility
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The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
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All children and mothers registered in the Anganwadi can take benefit of the scheme.
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Children aged 6 months to 6 years, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and malnourished children are eligible under the scheme.
Required Documents
- ✦Aadhaar Card
- ✦Samagra ID
- ✦Birth certificate
- ✦Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- ✦Anganwadi enrolment number
- ✦Other necessary documents if asked by Anganwadi
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Step 1: Identify the nearest Anganwadi Centre in your area. You can find this information through local government offices.
Step 2: Visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre during its working hours. Ensure you bring necessary identification and documentation (e.g., ID proof, proof of address, and any relevant certificates).
Step 3: Request the application form for the relevant scheme or service from the Anganwadi worker.
Step 4: Carefully fill out the application form with all required details, including personal information, eligibility criteria, and any other requested information.
Step 5: Submit the completed application form and attached documents to the Anganwadi worker. Ensure you receive an acknowledgment receipt for your submission.
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