Question: Can you explain the Arogya Lakshmi program?

Answer: s of â€œArogya Laxmi programmeâ€​â€¢ Enhance the quality

**Eligibility:** criteria for the Arogya Lakshmi program, and that specific details and criteria may change from year to year. It's always best to
check with the relevant government agencies or healthcare providers for the most up-to-date information on eligibility
criteria.Exclusions1. Nonpregnant/not lactic women are not allowed to apply to the scheme.2. Children more than 6 years also not
eligible under this scheme.3. Men are not eligible for this schemeï»¿Application ProcessOffline Applicant can apply through the nearest
Anganwadi centeresï»¿Procedure To Apply Under Arogya Lakshmi Scheme Through Anganwadi Centreâ€¢ Go to your nearest
Anganwadi centreâ€¢ Ask for Arogya Lakshmi application formâ€¢ Fill all the required information in this application formâ€¢ Attach
all the required documents to the application formâ€¢ Now submit this form in the Anganwadi centreâ€¢ By following this procedure
you can apply under Arogya Lakshmi scheme through Anganwadi centreï»¿Documents Requiredâ€¢ Aadhar Cardâ€¢ Ration cardâ€¢
Proof of ageâ€¢ Proof of incomeâ€¢ Passport size photographâ€¢ Mobile numberï»¿Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the age of
children to use this scheme?The ages children between 7 months to 6 years.What are the benefits to children under this scheme?For
children between 7 months to 3 years 16 eggs per month will be provided and for children from 3 to 6 years 30 eggs per month will be
provided.Is Normal womens are eligible for this scheme ?No, only Pregnant and lactating mothers are eligibleWhat are the benefits to
are under this scheme ?Pregnant and lactating women are provided one full meal at the Anganwadi center along with iron and folic acid
tablets.What full meals contains ?1 full meal will consist of rice, dal with leafy vegetables/sambar, and vegetables for a minimum of 25
days. Boiled eggs and 200 ml milk for 30 days in a monthHow many categories of children are there ?Two categories are 1. Children,
aged between seven months and three years, 2. children aged between 3 and six years.What are benefits children age between 7months to
3 yeares?Children, aged between seven months and three years are provided with 16 eggs a month in addition to a 2.5 kg food packet.
What are benefits children age between 3 yeares to 6 years?For children aged between 3 and six years, one egg a day in addition to rice,
dal, vegetables and snacks is supplied.What are main object of this program?Enhance the quality and acceptability of supplementary
nutrition by the Pregnant and Lactating women Ensure food supplied is consumed by only the Pregnant and Lactating women rather than
the whole family What are procedure apply this scheme?â€¢ Go to your nearest Anganwadi centre â€¢ Ask for Arogya Lakshmi
application form â€¢ Fill all the required information in this application form â€¢ Attach all the required documents to the application
form â€¢ Now submit this form in the Anganwadi centre â€¢ By following this procedure you can apply under the Arogya Lakshmi
scheme through the Anganwadi centre What are the Eligibility Criteria And Required Documents Of Arogya Lakshmi Scheme?â€¢
Applicant must be permanent resident of Telangana â€¢ Applicant must be pregnant or lactating â€¢ Aadhar Card â€¢ Ration card â€¢
Proof of age â€¢ Proof of income â€¢ Passport size photograph â€¢ Mobile number What is the Balamrutham ?How it will be
useful?â€œBalamruthamâ€​ is the weaning food introduced under ICDS to provide improved supplementary nutrition to children between
7 months to 3 years. The weaning food is a preparation of wheat, chana dal, milk powder, oil, and sugar. It is fortified and thus provides
50% of iron, calcium, vitamins, and other RDA that children require per day. The composition and nutritive values of Balamrutham are
indicated in Table-I and II respectively. The recommended quantity is 100 gms which is to be given to children 3-5 times every day. For
children below one year, Balamrutham can be served as porridge mixed with hot water and for older children, it can be given in the form
of â€œLadduâ€​. Balamrutham is distributed in packets of 2.5 Kg per child per month. It is distributed on first day of every month on
Nutrition Health Day-1 to mothers of 7 months - 3 years children as Take Home Ration. Along with Balamrutham packet, these children
also receive 2 eggs a week at the AWC under ICDS Food Model for 7 months to 3 years under ICDS is at Table III. It is expected that
Balamrutham will serve as an effective supplementary nutrition during the childâ€™s crucial period of 7 months to 3 years and along
with counseling to mother on IYCF practices will help to prevent incidence of chronic malnutrition. Balamrutham serves not only as a
weaning food but also as a caloric-dense food to reduce malnutrition and is therefore used as part of Supervised feeding for malnourished
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RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsTelangana government provides one nutritious meal every day to pregnant and lactating women
and children below the age of six through Anganwadi centers. The scheme was launched officially on January 1, 2015. This program
under the Women Development and Child Welfare Department of Telanganaï»¿The Government of Telangana has launched Arogya
Lakshmi Scheme. Through this scheme, pregnant and lactating women are provided one full meal at the Anganwadi center along with
iron and folic acid tablets. Spot feeding of the meal is ensured through this scheme. The Government of Telangana launched this scheme
on 1st January 2015. This scheme will be implemented through 31897 main Anganwadi centers and 4076 mini Anganwadi centers in the
state.ï»¿The program aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates in Telangana by providing support to women who would
otherwise be unable to access quality healthcare services. The government hopes that this program will encourage more women to seek
out prenatal and postnatal care, and ultimately lead to better health outcomes for mothers and children in the state.ï»¿ One full meal will
consist of rice, dal with leafy vegetables/sambhar, vegetables for a minimum of 25 days, boiled egg, and 200 ml milk for 30 days in a
month.ï»¿For the women, 200 ml of milk for 25 days a month and one egg each day will be given with meal . Children, aged between
seven months and three years are provided with 16 eggs a month in addition to a 2.5 kg food packet. For children aged between 3 and six
years, one egg a day in addition to rice, dal, vegetables, and snacks is supplied.A total 18,96,844 lactating mothers, 5,18,215 infants, and
21,58,479 pregnant women were covered under the scheme expending Rs 627.96 crore in the past year. The quantity of food items
supplied under the scheme has also been increased across all the categories.ï»¿Objectives of â€œArogya Laxmi programmeâ€​â€¢
Enhance the quality and acceptability of supplementary nutrition by the Pregnant and Lactating womenâ€¢ Ensure food supplied is
consumed by only the Pregnant and Lactating women rather than the whole familyâ€¢ Ensure that Pregnant and Lactating women
consume 90+ IFA tablets.â€¢ Improve the enrolment of mothers at AnganwadiCenters (AWCs).â€¢ Eliminate or decrease the number of
Pregnant and Lactating women with anemia/ who are undernourished.â€¢ Reduce the incidence of low birth babies and malnutrition
among children.â€¢ Ensure that Pregnant and Lactating women receive health checkups and immunization.â€¢ Reduce the incidence of
infant mortality and maternal mortality.ï»¿OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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