AI SummaryMukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Adolescent Girls Nutrition is a state scheme of Odisha that provides daily supplementary nutrition to adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years, helping them fight anaemia and grow healthy during their teenage years.
This component of the wider Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY) strategy is run by the Women and Child Development Department and stays in force from the financial year 2023-24 to 2027-28. The department has now raised the daily ration value for each eligible girl to ₹11.50.
Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Adolescent Girls Nutrition - Introduction
The scheme improves the nutritional intake of adolescent girls across Odisha. While all adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years receive support in general areas, coverage in the 10 designated Aspirational Districts is limited to young women aged 18 to 19 years. Kishori Melas are also organised at the ICDS project level to screen nutritionally at risk girls and carry out anaemia screening.
Each beneficiary receives nutrition worth ₹11.50 per day for 300 days every year. The Take Home Ration (THR) is delivered at the local Anganwadi centre on the first day of every month.
The total budget of the wider MSPY strategy is ₹3,354.40 crore over a period of five years. The scheme is implemented across all 338 Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) projects within the state.
Key Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Adolescent Girls Nutrition |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Odisha |
| Category | Women and Child, Health and Wellness |
| Benefit Type | In Kind |
| Daily Ration Value | ₹11.50 per day for 300 days |
| Scheme Period | 2023-24 to 2027-28 |
| Nodal Department | Women and Child Development Department |
Benefits
Since adolescence is a time of fast growth, the body needs extra nutrients to stay strong and healthy. This scheme helps prevent anaemia and supports future well-being.
Eligible girls receive a monthly Take Home Ration kit with the following items:
| Type of Ration | Monthly Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 16 Pieces |
| Roasted Chana | 1.35 kg |
| Paushtik Bhel | 970 g |
Eligibility
To receive these benefits, a girl should meet the following criteria:
- She must be a resident of Odisha.
- She should belong to the adolescent age group of 15 to 19 years.
- In the 10 Aspirational districts (Bolangir, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Rayagada), the scheme covers girls aged 18 to 19 years.
- In all other districts, the scheme covers adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years.
- Local Anganwadi workers identify and register eligible girls in their database.
Application Process
Visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre to get enrolled. The Anganwadi worker will help with the registration so a girl can start receiving her monthly rations.
STEP 1 - Visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre in your area and meet the Anganwadi worker.
STEP 2 - Submit identity and date of birth proof so the worker can register you in the database.
STEP 3 - Collect your Take Home Ration kit on the first day of every month.
STEP 4 - Attend the weekly Advika or Kishori Diwas sessions held on Saturdays to receive eggs and iron tablets.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready for enrolment:
- Valid identity proof such as the Aadhaar Card.
- A document proving date of birth, like the Birth Certificate.
- Any additional documents requested by the local Anganwadi worker.
References
FAQ's
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
All adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years in non-aspirational districts and girls aged 18 to 19 years in the 10 designated aspirational districts can apply.
What items are included in my monthly ration?
You will receive a monthly Take Home Ration kit containing 16 eggs, 1.35 kg of roasted chana, and 970 g of Paushtik Bhel.
What is the daily value of the nutrition support?
Each beneficiary receives nutritional support equivalent to ₹11.50 per day for 300 days every year.
How are the rations delivered to me?
Your rations are distributed directly at your local Anganwadi centre on the first day of every month.
What happens during the weekly Anganwadi sessions?
During the Advika or Kishori Diwas sessions on Saturdays, you will receive eggs and IFA tablets which you should consume under the supervision of your Anganwadi worker.
How is my data tracked?
Anganwadi workers record your details in the POSHAN Tracker if you live in an aspirational district, or the Tathya App if you reside elsewhere.