Question: What is Scheme For Adolescent Girls?

Answer: of such girls. Such girls are provided the benefits through the Anganwadi Centre (AWC).Documents RequiredAadhaarProof of
Age / DOBï»¿Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is IFA Supplementation? The Iron & Folic Acid (IFA) Supplements is provided to
address the iron deficiency anaemia as per the National Nutrition Anaemia Control Programme (NNAPP). AGs will be given
information by ANM/AWW on food fortification, dietary diversification and advantages of supplementation by IFA tablets, for
combating iron deficiency anaemia.When is the general health check-up for adolescent girls organized?Health check-up of all AGs is
organized at least once in three months on a special day called the â€œKishori Diwasâ€​ which may be synchronized with Village Health
& Nutrition Day (VHND) where focused attention on Adolescent specific Health issues may given when immunization is done in the
first half and later special sessions may be organized on various issues for AGs.What is Kishore Health Card?Kishore Health Card
provided to the adolescent girl under this scheme is used to record the information about the weight, height, Body Mass Index (BMI) of
AGs along with other services provided under the scheme. These health cards for AGs are maintained at the AWCs.I am a 12 year old
girl living in a rural area. Am I eligible to apply in this scheme?Yes, you are eligible to apply.Are three adolescent girls from the same
family eligible to apply in this scheme?Yes, they are eligible to apply.How do I know if my district is covered under is scheme?The
complete list of district under the geographical coverage of SAG can be found in Annexures I and II of scheme guidelines.Is there any
application fee?No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.Do I need to visit an AWC to get myself identified?The
AWW of your locality should visit your home and gather the details.Will my AADHAAR Number be made public if I provide the detail
to the AWW?No. The information containing Aadhaar number will be obtained with the consent of the beneficiary and will be password
protected following the SoP issued by MWCD.Do I need to submit the original copies of the required documents to apply?No, you only
need to submit photocopies of Aadhaar Card and the Proof of Age / DOB (Birth Certificate).How can one know if the data gathered by
the AWW is genuine / authentic?The Supervisor would check and authenticate 20% of the entries in the survey registers.Where can I
find the format of the baseline survey form?The form is available in the annexure of the scheme guidelines..Sources And
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Child DevelopmentScheme For Adolescent GirlsEmpowermentFemaleFree
MealHealthMedicineNutritionYouthDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked
QuestionsA support scheme by Ministry of Women & Child Development enabling self-development and empowerment of out-of-
school adolescent girls, and improving their nutritional, health & hygiene status.ï»¿The scheme aims at supporting out of school AGs to
successfully transition back to formal schooling or bridge learning / skill training. Upgrade their home-based skills and life skills. Provide
information/guidance about existing public services such as Primary Health Centers, Rural Hospitals/CHCs, Post Office, Bank, Police
Station, etc.ï»¿Scheme for Adolescent Girls - SAG is implemented using the platform of Anganwadi Services of Umbrella ICDS Scheme
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