Madhya Pradesh government is running Bal Shakti Yojana for severely malnourished children below 5 years of age, with treatment support available through 315 Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres across the state.
This scheme gives free institutional care, balanced diet, medicines, basic tests, counselling for the mother or caregiver, and transport support for eligible children referred to an NRC.
Public sources checked on 03 August 2026 did not show any separate 2026 revision changing the main eligibility rules, document requirement, or number of centres. Latest public scheme details still match the CM Helpline scheme page updated on 31 July 2024.
Bal Shakti Yojana is a state scheme of Madhya Pradesh and the official listing says it has been running since 2005. No public online application form was found for this scheme. Admission is referral based through health workers and government health facilities.
Bal Shakti Yojana details
Scheme support is meant for sick and severely malnourished children from both rural and urban areas of Madhya Pradesh. Treatment is given at Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres after health assessment as per the stated admission rules.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Bal Shakti Yojana |
| Launched By | Public Health and Medical Education Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Started From | 2005 |
| Eligible People | Severely malnourished or sick children below 5 years in Madhya Pradesh |
| Benefit Amount | No fixed cash benefit was publicly listed. Support is given as free treatment, diet, medicines, tests and transport. |
| Application Mode | Offline referral through ASHA, ANM, Anganwadi worker, government doctor or health facility |
| Coverage Area | Urban and rural areas of Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | Bal Shakti Yojana official details page |
Application process
There is no separate public online registration page for Bal Shakti Yojana in the sources checked. Families usually reach the scheme through village or urban health outreach, Anganwadi contact, or referral from a government health facility.
STEP 1 - Health workers such as ASHA, ANM or Anganwadi workers identify a child during community visits, nutrition checks, or health check-up camps. A government doctor can also refer the child if severe malnutrition or related illness is seen.
STEP 2 - The child is sent to the nearest Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre for medical examination and anthropometric assessment. This check looks at MUAC, weight-for-height and swelling in both feet where needed.
STEP 3 - If the child matches the admission rules, the child and mother or caregiver are admitted for treatment free of cost. Food, medical care and counselling are given during the stay.
STEP 4 - Transport support is arranged through the available system. The official page mentions free transport through Janani Express vehicle or payment of the fixed amount meant for the mother, depending on the case.
Benefits
Bal Shakti Yojana does not show a direct DBT cash amount in the public scheme note. Main support comes through free care and nutrition services at the centre.
- Free institutional treatment is given to severely malnourished and sick children admitted at Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres.
- Balanced diet, medicines and basic diagnostic services are provided during treatment.
- Mother or caregiver gets counselling and nutrition guidance so follow-up care at home becomes easier.
- Transport support is also mentioned in the official scheme details.
Who can apply
Admission is for children below 5 years of age who are residents of Madhya Pradesh and are found severely malnourished or sick as per the official admission rules.
A child can be considered under the scheme when any listed medical nutrition sign is found during assessment at field level or at the centre.
| Condition | Official rule |
|---|---|
| Age | Below 5 years |
| MUAC | Less than 11.5 cm |
| Weight for height | Z-score below -3 SD |
| Clinical sign | Bilateral pitting oedema in both feet |
| Area covered | Urban and rural areas of Madhya Pradesh |
Required documents
No formal documents were publicly listed as required for getting scheme support. The official scheme page says documents are not required for this benefit.
Still, families should keep basic identity and medical papers ready if the local facility asks for them during admission or follow-up, because field-level handling can differ from one district to another.
Latest 2026 position
No fresh public 2026 notice was found showing that Bal Shakti Yojana has been closed, replaced, or merged into a new named scheme in Madhya Pradesh. Based on the sources checked, the scheme details available to the public still point to the same referral-based NRC support model.
No revised benefit amount, no changed last date, and no new separate application portal were publicly found during this review. If a district health office issues a local instruction, families should follow that local advice.
Help and contact details
The official scheme note says complaint cases can be taken to the district level Chief Medical and Health Officer. For scheme detail checking or complaint routing, the CM Helpline portal can also be used.
References
Bal Shakti Yojana scheme details on CM Helpline
CM Helpline Madhya Pradesh portal
FAQ's
Is Bal Shakti Yojana still running in 2026?
No public 2026 closure notice was found in the sources checked. Publicly available details still show the scheme and its NRC-based support model.
Is there any online form for Bal Shakti Yojana?
No separate public online form was found during this review. Entry is mainly through referral by health workers or government health facilities.
What kind of help is given under Bal Shakti Yojana?
Eligible children can get free treatment, nutrition support, diet, medicines, tests, counselling and transport support through Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres.
Who is eligible under this scheme?
Children below 5 years of age in Madhya Pradesh who are severely malnourished or sick and match the stated medical admission rules can be covered.
Are documents required for admission?
The public scheme note says documents are not required. Local facilities may still ask for basic papers for record use during admission or follow-up.
Which department runs Bal Shakti Yojana?
The official scheme listing names the Public Health and Medical Education Department of Madhya Pradesh.