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

Description
The “Nutrition for Severely Underweight and Moderately Acute Malnourished Children 6 months – 3 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 6 months and 3 years.

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Benefits
• Monthly entitlements for SUW & MAM children in the 6 months to 3 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 6 months and 3 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 under this scheme?
A: Children aged 6 months to 3 years who are identified as Severely Underweight (SUW) and Moderately Acute Malnourished (MAM).
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Q: How long will a child receive benefits under this scheme?
A: Each eligible child will receive benefits for 75 days from the date of enrolment.
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Q: What happens after the child completes 75 days of support?
A: After graduating to the normal category, the child will continue to receive Take Home Ration (THR) under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP).
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Q: What food items are provided under the scheme?
A: The entitlements include Modified Chhatua, Besan Atta Premix (500 g), bananas, and eggs.
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Q: Who supplies eggs and bananas?
A: Eggs and bananas are procured and supplied weekly by the Anganwadi Worker (AWW).
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Q: How frequently are eggs and bananas supplied?
A: Eggs and bananas are supplied weekly.
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Q: Are home visits included under this scheme?
A: Yes, home visits by Anganwadi Workers are conducted as part of the intervention.
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