Supplementary Nutrition Programme- Bihar
in Bihar
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Supplementary Nutrition Programme- Bihar in Bihar
Supplementary Nutrition Programme- Bihar is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Bihar.
Apply for Supplementary Nutrition Programme- Bihar in Bihar
Scheme Overview
The programme aims to enhance the nutritional level of normal/malnourished/severely malnourished children aged 6 months to 6 years, as well as pregnant women and lactating mothers, through Anganwadi centers. This programme is centrally sponsored with a funding ratio of 50:50.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a resident of Bihar.
All children aged 6 months to 6 years, as well as pregnant women and lactating mothers enrolled in Anganwadi centers across the state, are eligible to receive benefits under the programme.
Benefits
Under this scheme, hot cooked meals and Take-Home Rations (THR) are provided to children aged 6 months to 3 years, as well as pregnant women and lactating mothers enrolled at Anganwadi centers.
**Hot Cooked Meals:** Children attending Anganwadi centers for pre-school education, aged 3 to 6 years, receive Khichdi three days a week, Pulao one day, Rasiyav one day, and Semolina pudding one day. Hot cooked food is provided uniformly across Anganwadi centers in all districts for a total of 25 days each month. On Wednesdays and Fridays, children who consume eggs receive a boiled egg for breakfast, while non-egg eaters are given sprouted gram and jaggery. - **Take-Home Rations (THR):** Dry rations are distributed once a month, covering 25 days, to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and normal, malnourished, and severely malnourished children aged 6 months to 3 years. Pregnant and lactating mothers who consume eggs are provided with a boiled egg every Wednesday and Friday (seven times a month) at the Anganwadi center, while non-egg eaters receive soybean. Children aged 6 months to 3 years who consume eggs are also given a boiled egg on Wednesdays and Fridays, with soybean provided for non-egg eaters. - **Morning Snacks:** If the district-level price fixation committee increases the price of any item, the additional cost is covered by the morning snack budget. Any savings from other items are used to provide sprouted gram-jaggery, jaggery-chura, or similar items for breakfast.
**Note:** Every Wednesday, 18 grams of milk powder (mixed in 150 ml of warm water) is provided to each child aged 3 to 6 years at 25 Anganwadi centers in 5 districts (Gaya, Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj, and Vaishali) under a pilot project, which has since been expanded across the state.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof of applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Proof of age i.e. Birth certificate of the child |
| 3 | Proof of pregnancy/Medical report, in case pregnant woman |
| 4 | Address proof |
| 5 | Any additional documents as required |
Common questions in Bihar
Who can apply for Supplementary Nutrition Programme- Bihar in Bihar?
Eligible residents of Bihar who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Supplementary Nutrition Programme- Bihar. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Supplementary Nutrition Programme- Bihar in Bihar?
Applicants in Bihar typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
All children aged 6 months to 6 years, pregnant women, and lactating mothers registered at an Anganwadi center in Bihar are eligible for this programme. The beneficiary must be a resident of Bihar.