Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Nutrition for Severely Underweight and Moderately Acute Malnourished Children (3 years - 6 years)

Description
The “Nutrition for Severely Underweight and Moderately Acute Malnourished Children 3 years – 6 years ” scheme is a component under the "Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana MSPY " scheme, introduced by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to improve child nutrition outcomes, with a specific focus on providing nutritional support to Severely Underweight SUW and Moderately Acute Malnourished MAM children aged between 3 years and 6 years.

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Benefits
• The monthly entitlements for SUW children in the 3 years to 6 years & MAM children in the 6 months to 5 years category for a period of 75 days will be as follows:

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Odisha.
2. The beneficiary must be a child aged between 3 years and 6 years.
3. The child must be identified as Severely Underweight (SUW) or Moderately Acute Malnourished (MAM) by the Anganwadi Worker or ICDS functionary.
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Required Documents
• Identity proof
• Birth Certificate or Age Proof of child
• Any Other Documents (as per the requirement)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the beneficiaries of this scheme?
A: Children aged 3 to 6 years identified as Severely Underweight (SUW) or Moderately Acute Malnourished (MAM) and enrolled at Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) in Odisha.
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Q: What is the duration of nutritional support under the scheme?
A: The child receives additional nutritional support for 75 days from the date of enrolment.
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Q: What happens after completion of 75 days?
A: After graduating to the normal nutrition category, the child continues to receive regular Take Home Ration (THR) under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP).
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Q: What nutritional entitlements are provided to children?
A: Children receive Hot Cooked Meals, Besan Atta Premix (750 g), Bananas (16 pieces), and Eggs (5 pieces).
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Q: Where are Hot Cooked Meals provided?
A: Hot Cooked Meals are provided at the Anganwadi Centres (AWCs).
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Q: When is the Besan Atta Premix distributed?
A: The Besan Atta Premix is delivered to beneficiaries at the AWC on the 1st of every month.
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Q: How are beneficiaries identified under the scheme?
A: Children are identified as SUW or MAM through growth monitoring and nutritional assessment at the Anganwadi Centre.
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Q: Is counselling provided to parents or caregivers?
A: Yes, nutrition and health counselling sessions are provided to parents/caregivers.
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