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The Kishori Mela, part of Odisha's Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana, organizes special events for adolescent girls aged Read More... 15-19 every January Saturday. Read less
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The Department of Women & Child Development in Odisha has rolled out a special initiative called 'Kishori Mela' under the broader Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY). This program aims to make the monthly 'Kishori Diwas' more exciting and impactful for young girls.
What Is Kishori Mela?
Think of Kishori Mela as a vibrant gathering for adolescent girls. It's planned to happen on any Saturday in January. The goal is to bring more girls together for a day filled with learning, health checks, and fun activities. It’s designed to be a platform where adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years can participate actively.
Who Can Benefit From This Initiative?
This program is specifically for adolescent girls living in Odisha. The age group targeted is between 15 and 19 years old, ensuring they receive age-appropriate support and information.
Why This Initiative Is Important
Kishori Mela plays a crucial role in several ways. It helps reach out to adolescent girls with important health and nutrition services. It also aims to build 'nutrition champions' within the community who can inspire others. Furthermore, it's a space to showcase the talents of these young girls, helping them grow and confidently share vital health and development messages with their friends and the community.
Objective
Benefits
- Date of delivery:Hot cooked meals under regular SNP at Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), Besan Atta Premix to be delivered to the beneficiaries at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) on the 1st of every month, Eggs and Banana to be given weekly by the Anganwadi Workers (AWW).
- After 75 days, if the child graduates to normal category, the child would will be continue getting Hot Cooked Meals as children under normal category under SNP programme.
- Regular growth monitoring and medical examination of all SUW & MAM children will be undertaken monthly during the VHSND by Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) and on the event of any medical complications child needs to be referred to the Community Health Centre (CHC).
- If the child has not graduated to normal category or cured even after 75 days of enrolment, the child may be referred to the nearest Community Health Centre and based on the suggestion from the doctor, the child can be again enrolled under MSPY for one more cycle only.
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Who Can Participate?
- You must be a resident of Odisha.
- You should be an adolescent girl aged between 15 and 19 years.
How to Participate
Kishori Mela is an outreach event organized by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Odisha. Participation is usually through your local Anganwadi Centre or block level ICDS projects. Information about the specific dates and venues will be shared through these local centres. There is no formal application process to register for the Mela; eligible girls are encouraged to attend when notified by local authorities.
Information Collected During Kishori Mela
During the Kishori Mela, certain details may be collected from all participating adolescents to help in providing services and support:
- Name of the girl
- Aadhaar Number
- Father's Name
- Mother's Name
- Phone Number
FAQ’s
What is the main purpose of the Kishori Mela?
The Kishori Mela is organized to provide adolescent girls with access to health and nutrition services, create community nutrition champions, and offer a platform to showcase their talents, all under the Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY).
Can boys participate in the Kishori Mela?
Yes, boys are encouraged to participate and support the event, particularly in initiatives aimed at fighting malnutrition. Cultural programs and exhibitions are also open for boys.
What kind of health checks are done at the Mela?
At Kishori Mela, girls undergo screening for nutritional status (like BMI checks) and anaemia (haemoglobin testing). Counselling and referrals for further health needs are also provided.
Who is responsible for organizing these Melas?
These events are organized by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Odisha, involving local Anganwadi Centres and ICDS projects.
What age group is targeted by the Kishori Mela?
The Kishori Mela is designed for adolescent girls who are between the ages of 15 and 19 years old.
Will I get any nutritional supplements at the Kishori Mela?
Yes, activities like the administration of weekly IFA tablets and eggs are part of the health and nutrition services offered during the Kishori Mela.
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