What you get
Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided Take Home Ration (THR) of 3 kg per month, along with 30 eggs per month, for a duration of 112 days from the date of enrollment. | Note: Parents and caregivers are requested to have their children's growth monitored at Anganwadi Centre (AWCs) and take special care of them.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who can benefit from Purna Aahaara?
Children 6 months to 5 years old diagnosed with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) without medical complications.
What benefits does the programme provide?
Augmented Take–Home Ration (THR), 30 eggs per month, growth monitoring, regular counselling, and support for caregivers.
How much THR is provided to each child?
3 kg of augmented THR per month for the duration of the programme.
What is the duration of Purna Aahaara support?
112 days from the date the child is enrolled in the programme.
How are children enrolled into the programme?
SAM children are identified through growth monitoring and anthropometric measurement at Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) and enrolled based on criteria set by the authorities.
Where are benefits provided?
Through Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) system across Odisha.
Who prepares the augmented THR?
Local Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) prepare the augmented THR using prescribed ingredients approved by the programme.
Does the programme involve other community workers?
Yes, Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), and other frontline workers coordinate to monitor and support enrolled children.