KCR Nutrition Kit
State: Telangana
Ministry: null
Department: Women Development, Child Welfare and Disabled Welfare Department
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

KCR Nutrition Kits Scheme is a welfare initiative launched by the Government of Telangana, India, aimed at providing nutritious food to pregnant. The primary objective of the scheme is to improve the nutritional status of pregnant women.

Benefits:
The KCR Nutrition Kits Scheme in Telangana provides several benefits to the beneficiaries. Here are some of the key benefits of the scheme:
**•	To provide quality nutrition throughout pregnancy and post-delivery.**
**•	To reduce Anaemia and improve hemoglobin levels in pregnant women.**
**•	To reduce Maternal Mortality Rate and Infant Mortality Rate**
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***Improved Nutritional Status:*** The primary objective of the scheme is to improve the nutritional status of pregnant women in Telangana. The nutrition kit provided to the beneficiaries contains essential food items that can help in meeting their daily nutritional requirements.
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***Reduced Malnutrition:*** Malnutrition is a major problem among pregnant in Telangana. The KCR Nutrition Kits Scheme can help in reducing malnutrition by providing nutritious food to the beneficiaries every month.
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***Improved Health:*** Good nutrition is essential for good health. The KCR Nutrition Kits Scheme can help in improving the health of pregnant women in Telangana by providing them with essential nutrients.
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***Increased Awareness:*** The scheme can also help in increasing awareness about the importance of good nutrition among the beneficiaries. The Anganwadi workers can educate the beneficiaries about the importance of good nutrition and how to make the most of the food items provided in the kit.
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***Empowerment of Women:*** The scheme can also help in empowering women by providing them with the necessary resources to take care of their health and the health of their children. The nutrition kit provided under the scheme can help in reducing the financial burden on women and enable them to make better decisions about their health and nutrition.
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Overall, the KCR Nutrition Kits Scheme in Telangana has several benefits for the beneficiaries. It can help in improving their nutritional status, reducing malnutrition, improving health, increasing awareness, and empowering women.

Eligibility:
Pregnant Women: Pregnant women are eligible to receive the nutrition kit under the scheme. The scheme aims to provide support to pregnant women to ensure that they have access to essential nutrients required for a healthy pregnancy.
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Age: Minimum 18
Gender: Female
Residence Type: Both
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**Resident of Telangana:** The scheme is applicable only to the residents of Telangana. Non-residents of the state are not eligible to receive the nutrition kit.
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**Economically Weaker Sections:** The scheme is designed to provide support to the economically weaker sections of society. Families with a monthly income of less than Rs. 10,000 are eligible to receive the nutrition kit.
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**Identification by Anganwadi Worker:** The beneficiaries of the scheme are identified by the Anganwadi workers. The workers conduct surveys and identify the eligible beneficiaries based on the eligibility criteria mentioned above.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Identification may be done by Anganwadi Workers: The beneficiaries of the scheme are identified by the Anganwadi workers. The workers conduct surveys and identify the eligible beneficiaries based on the eligibility criteria mentioned.

Documents Required:
1.	Aadhaar Card