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The Odisha government, through its Department of Women & Child Development, has launched a crucial initiative under the Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY). This scheme is designed to boost the nutritional well-being of adolescent girls across the state.

What Is This Scheme?

The "Adolescent Girls Nutrition" component of the Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY) is a dedicated effort to provide essential nutritional support. It aims to address the unique health needs of young girls during their formative years, ensuring they receive adequate nourishment for healthy growth and development.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The primary beneficiaries are adolescent girls. Specifically, the scheme covers all girls between 15 and 19 years old throughout Odisha. However, in the 10 identified Aspirational Districts, the focus is on girls aged 18 to 19 years. This targeted approach ensures that those most in need receive this important support.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Adolescence is a critical phase for physical growth. The scheme recognizes that proper nutrition during these years is vital for overall health, preventing anaemia, and setting the foundation for healthier pregnancies and childbirths later in life. By providing regular nutritional supplements, the scheme aims to empower adolescent girls with better health outcomes.

Objective

This scheme focuses on improving nutrition for adolescent girls aged 15-19 across Odisha, with specific age coverage for 18-19 year olds in 10 Aspirational Districts.

Benefits

Need-based loan for acquisition of capital goods equipments required for the activity.

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Scheme Information

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be a resident of Odisha state.
The applicant must be an adolescent girl within the specified age group.
In the 10 Aspirational Districts (Bolangir, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Rayagada), girls aged 18-19 years are eligible. This is because adolescent girls aged 14-18 years in these districts are already covered under the central government's Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG).
In the Non-Aspirational districts, all adolescent girls aged 15-19 years residing within the service area of any Anganwadi Centre (AWC) are eligible to receive Take Home Ration under this scheme.
Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) are responsible for creating a list of eligible adolescent girls in their service areas and enrolling them in the programme.

How To Apply

The application process is managed at the local level through Anganwadi Centres (AWCs):

Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) will prepare a comprehensive list of all adolescent girls (aged 15-19 years) who reside within their designated service area.
These eligible girls will then be enrolled in the programme by the AWWs.
Beneficiaries will receive their Take Home Ration (THR) consisting of eggs, roasted chana, and paushtik bhel at their local Anganwadi Centre (AWC) on the 1st of each month.
Anganwadi Workers also distribute weekly eggs during Kishori Diwas/Advika sessions and ensure supervised consumption along with providing Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) tablets.

Documents Required

Proof of Identity (e.g., Aadhaar Card)
Proof of Date of Birth (e.g., Birth Certificate)
Any other documents as may be required by the Anganwadi worker or for specific verification.

FAQ’s

What's the age range for girls to get nutrition under this scheme?

The scheme provides nutritional support to adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years across Odisha. However, in the 10 Aspirational Districts, the coverage is specifically for girls aged 18 to 19 years.

Can you tell me what's included in the Take-Home Ration (THR) every month?

Certainly! The monthly Take-Home Ration (THR) for eligible adolescent girls includes:

Eggs: 16 pieces
Roasted Chana: 1.5 kg
Paushtik Bhel: 1.0 kg

These items are provided for 300 days a year.

How is the nutrition provided to the girls? Is it cooked or a take-home pack?

The girls receive a 'Take-Home Ration' (THR). This means they collect the food items from the Anganwadi Centre to consume at home. The items include eggs, roasted chana, and paushtik bhel.

What is the daily financial allocation for the ration cost per girl?

The scheme allocates ₹9.50 per beneficiary per day for the daily ration cost. This is provided for 300 days each year.

What's the role of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) in this scheme?

Anganwadi Workers play a key role. They prepare the list of eligible girls, enroll them, and distribute the Take-Home Ration items. They also distribute eggs during special sessions like Kishori Diwas/Advika and ensure the supervised consumption of these supplements along with IFA tablets.

How do I know if I am eligible for this scheme?

To be eligible, you must be an adolescent girl residing in Odisha. If you are in one of the 10 Aspirational Districts, you should be between 18-19 years old. If you are in a Non-Aspirational district, you should be between 15-19 years old. Your local Anganwadi Worker will have the complete list of eligible girls in the area.

When do the beneficiaries receive their ration supplies?

All the Take-Home Ration items are provided to the beneficiaries at their respective Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) on the 1st of every month.

Where is the data for beneficiaries recorded?

For adolescent girls in the Aspirational Districts, their data is recorded in the POSHAN Tracker. In the Non-Aspirational districts, their information is managed and recorded using the Tathya App.