Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Adolescent Girls Nutrition

About This Scheme

The “Adolescent Girls Nutrition” scheme is a component of the "Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY)" scheme, introduced by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to enhance nutritional support for all adolescent girls aged 15 -19 years across the state. However, in the 10 Aspirational Districts, the coverage is limited to girls aged 18 - 19 years. The scheme has been implemented for a five-year period, commencing from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.

Eligibility

1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Odisha. 1. The beneficiary must be an adolescent girl. 1. In the 10 Aspirational districts (Bolangir, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Rayagada), girls aged 18-19 years shall be included under the MSPY scheme as the adolescent girls in the 14 -18 years category are enrolled in the Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) of Government of India. 1. In the Non-Aspirational districts, all Adolescent Girls (15 -19 years) in the service area of the Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) shall be provided with Take Home Ration under MSPY. 1. Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) will prepare a line listing of the Adolescent girls (15 -19 years) in the service area and enroll the girls under the Programme.

Benefits

- Supplementary Nutrition: Since adolescence is a period of growth spurt, nutritional requirement during the period is at its peak. Nutritional interventions at this stage would help in ensuring proper growth, addressing anaemia and ensure better outcomes during pregnancy and childbirth at a later stage. - Daily Ration Cost: ₹9.50/- per beneficiary per day for 300 days a year. - Weekly Nutrition Supplements for Adolescent Girls (15-19 years): The following items as Take Home Ration (THR) will be given to the Adolescent Girls (15-19 years) under this scheme for 300 days per year. Sl. NoType of Take Home RationMonthly Quantity1Eggs16 Pieces2Roasted Chana1.5 kg3Paushtik Bhel (Bengal Gram or Chana is to be roasted and mixed in the Bhel or Mudhi)1.0 kgDate of delivery: All items will be provided to the beneficiaries at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) on the 1st of every month.

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