What you get
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 ItemsBeneficiaryQuantity of Daily Food Items1Wheat 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:- | DayBreakfastLunchMondaySweet LapsiRoti-vegetable-lentilTuesdayNutritious Khichdi Kheer-Pudi-Mungvadi-Potato Tomato VegetableWednesdaySweet LapsiRoti-vegetable-lentilThursdaySalted porridge Veg Pulao-Pakora KadhiFridayUpmaRoti-vegetable-lentilSaturdaySweet LapsiRoti-vegetable-lentil/rice sambharNote: 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.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who are the beneficiaries of the "Poshan Aahaar" scheme?
Beneficiaries include children aged 6 months to 6 years, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and malnourished children.
How is the scheme funded?
50% of the funding for supplementary nutrition is provided by the Government of India, with the remaining amount covered by the State Government of Madhya Pradesh.
What is the nutritional provision for children aged 6 months to 3 years?
Food items are provided five days a week through MP Agro, State Rural Livelihood Mission, and other suppliers.
What nutritional support is provided for children aged 3 to 6 years in rural areas?
Supplementary nutrition is provided in the form of breakfast and lunch through a common kitchen.
How is nutrition provided to children aged 3 to 6 years in urban areas?
Nutrition is provided as per the Common Chulha Programme menu through local self-help groups.
What special provision is made for underweight children aged 6 months to 6 years?
A third meal is provided to underweight children on specific days of the week according to the lunch and breakfast menu.
How can one apply for the scheme?
Visit the nearest Anganwadi center during working hours with necessary identification and documentation.
Is there any cost involved for the beneficiaries?
No, the scheme provides free supplementary nutrition to eligible beneficiaries.
Can beneficiaries outside Madhya Pradesh avail of this scheme?
No, the scheme is only for residents of Madhya Pradesh.