Bal Shakti Yojana
in Madhya Pradesh
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Bal Shakti Yojana in Madhya Pradesh
Bal Shakti Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Madhya Pradesh.
Apply for Bal Shakti Yojana in Madhya Pradesh
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to reduce severe malnutrition and child mortality by providing free institutional care, diet, and medical treatment to severely malnourished children below 5 years of age.
Eligibility Criteria
The child should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
The applicant should be a child below 5 years of age.
The child must be severely malnourished or sick and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) less than 11.5 cm.
- Weight-for-height Z-score less than -3 SD (standard deviation).
- Bilateral pitting oedema (swelling on both feet).
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Benefits
Free institutional management and treatment for severely malnourished and sick children at Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs).
Free balanced diet
Free medical check-up, medicines, and diagnostic services for enrolled children.
Free transport facility.
Counselling and training sessions.
Nutritional awareness.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | No documents are required to avail the benefits of this scheme. The child is identified by health workers (ANM/ASHA/AWW) during community surveys or health check-ups. |
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How to Apply in Madhya Pradesh
The child is identified by health workers (ANM/ASHA/AWW) during community surveys or health check-ups. Eligible children are referred to the nearest Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC). On arrival, the child undergoes medical examination and ant…
Offline The child is identified by health workers (ANM/ASHA/AWW) during community surveys or health check-ups. Eligible children are referred to the nearest Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC). On arrival, the child undergoes medical examination and anthropometric assessment to confirm eligibility. Upon meeting admission criteria, the child and mother/caregiver are admitted free of cost.
Common questions in Madhya Pradesh
Who can apply for Bal Shakti Yojana in Madhya Pradesh?
Eligible residents of Madhya Pradesh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Bal Shakti Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Bal Shakti Yojana in Madhya Pradesh?
Applicants in Madhya Pradesh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Severely malnourished and sick children under 5 years of age. <br>