Poshan Aahaar- Madhya Pradesh
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department
Category: Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme was implemented by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Under this scheme, children from 6 months to 6 years, pregnant women, and malnourished children are given nutritious food through Anganwadis.

Benefits:
**Through Aanganwadis children from 6 months to 6 Years, Pregnant Women, and Malnourished Children will be given nutrition as under:**

  - **Children from 6 months to 3 years, Pregnant and Lactating Mothers:** Food items are being provided through MP Agro, State Rural Livelihood Mission, and other suppliers division-wise for 5 days a week on different days as per the following:-
**Sl. No.****Name of Food Items****Beneficiary****Quantity of Daily Food Items**1Wheat Soya Burfi (Premix)Pregnant/lactating mothers150 grams2Atta Besan Laddu (Premix)Pregnant/lactating mothers150 grams3Halwa (premix)Children from 06 months to 03 years120 grams4Child Food (Premix)Children from 06 months to 03 years120 grams5A dish in South Asian cuisine made of rice and lentilsChildren from 06 months to 03 years/ pregnant/ lactating mothers125 grams/150 grams
  - **Children between 3 to 6 years:** In the child development projects in rural areas, there is a provision for providing supplementary nutrition to children between 3 to 6 years of age in the form of breakfast and lunch separately through a common kitchen as per the following menu:-
**Day****Breakfast****Lunch**MondaySweet LapsiRoti-vegetable-lentilTuesdayNutritious Khichdi	Kheer-Pudi-Mungvadi-Potato Tomato VegetableWednesdaySweet LapsiRoti-vegetable-lentilThursdaySalted porridge	Veg Pulao-Pakora KadhiFridayUpmaRoti-vegetable-lentilSaturdaySweet LapsiRoti-vegetable-lentil/rice sambhar**Note:** In the child development projects of urban areas, there is a provision of providing nutritious food to children between 3 to 6 years of age as per the menu of the Common Chulha Programme through the local self-help groups.

- **Third meal for underweight children aged 6 months to 6 years:**

Third meal will be provided to underweight children aged 6 months to 6 years registered in the Aaganwadi Centre as per the lunch menu on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and as per the breakfast menu on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. All children and mothers registered in the Anganwadi can take benefit of the scheme.
   1. Children aged 6 months to 6 years, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and malnourished children are eligible under the scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Identify the nearest Anganwadi Centre in your area. You can find this information through local government offices.
Step 2: Visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre during its working hours. Ensure you bring necessary identification and documentation (e.g., ID proof, proof of address, and any relevant certificates).
Step 3: Request the application form for the relevant scheme or service from the Anganwadi worker.
Step 4: Carefully fill out the application form with all required details, including personal information, eligibility criteria, and any other requested information.
Step 5: Submit the completed application form and attached documents to the Anganwadi worker. Ensure you receive an acknowledgment receipt for your submission.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Samagra ID
Birth certificate
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Anganwadi enrolment number
Other necessary documents if asked by Anganwadi