AI SummaryMukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Purna Aahaara for Children (6 months - 5 years) is a state-level nutrition scheme of Odisha that supports children identified with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). Under the Purna Aahaara component, every eligible child gets 3 kg of Take Home Ration (THR) and 30 eggs every month for 112 days to recover from malnutrition.
Odisha government continues this scheme in the financial year 2026-27 as part of the five-year Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY), which runs from 2023-24 to 2027-28. It is implemented through all 338 Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) projects across the state with a total budget of ₹3354.40 crore, and the Department of Women and Child Development manages the rollout through local Anganwadi Centres.
Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana - Purna Aahaara for Children (6 months - 5 years) - Introduction
Purna Aahaara is the community-based arm of MSPY that looks after children with severe acute malnutrition without secondary medical complications. It replaced the earlier Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) programme. Anganwadi workers measure the child's growth, enrol eligible children and distribute the monthly rations at the local Anganwadi Centres.
The component targets severely acute malnourished children between 6 months and 5 years of age. Along with the food supply, parents receive regular growth monitoring and nutrition counselling sessions. Local women self-help groups prepare the special rations using quality ingredients, and frontline staff such as Anganwadi workers and auxiliary nurse midwives track each child's progress.
In June 2026, the state government also revised entitlements for severely underweight children under other MSPY components through an official notification. This shows that child nutrition support under the scheme continues with fresh updates in 2026.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Purna Aahaara for Children (6 months - 5 years) |
| Level | State |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| State | Odisha |
| Category | Women and Child, Health and Wellness |
| Benefit type | In kind |
| DBT scheme | No |
| Nodal department | Women and Child Development Department |
| Implementation period | 2023-24 to 2027-28 |
| Total budget | ₹3354.40 crore for 5 years |
| Coverage | All 338 ICDS projects of Odisha |
Benefits
Under Purna Aahaara, an eligible child receives the following package for 112 days from the date of enrolment:
| Benefit Item | Quantity |
| Take Home Ration (THR) | 3 kg per month |
| Eggs | 30 per month |
| Growth monitoring | Regular check-ups at Anganwadi Centre |
| Nutrition counselling | For parents and caregivers |
Parents should bring the child to the local Anganwadi Centre on the scheduled dates to receive the ration and attend growth monitoring sessions. These check-ups help track the child's progress toward good health.
Eligibility
The following families can enrol a child under this component:
- Resident of Odisha - The family should be a resident of Odisha and linked to the ICDS network in the state.
- Age group 6 months to 5 years - The child should be in this age range when identified.
- Severe acute malnutrition - The child should be officially assessed as SAM by an Anganwadi worker or an authorised ICDS official, without secondary medical complications.
Application Process
STEP 1 - Visit the nearest Anganwadi Centre (AWC) under the local ICDS project in Odisha.
STEP 2 - Ask the Anganwadi worker to check the child's nutritional status through growth monitoring and measurements.
STEP 3 - If the child is found severely acute malnourished, the worker will enrol the child in the Purna Aahaara component of MSPY.
STEP 4 - The child starts receiving the monthly ration of 3 kg THR and 30 eggs from the next distribution cycle.
STEP 5 - Attend all scheduled growth monitoring visits and nutrition counselling sessions at the Anganwadi Centre.
STEP 6 - After the 112-day cycle ends, the staff measure the child's growth again to check the progress.
STEP 7 - If the child reaches normal nutritional status, they move to the regular Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP). If not, support continues as advised by the health staff.
Documents
Keep these documents ready during the enrolment process:
- Identity proof of the parent or guardian, such as Aadhaar card or ration card
- Birth certificate of the child
- Health records or any other documents asked by the Anganwadi worker
References
Purna Aahaara programme guidelines PDF
MSPY entitlement revision notification June 2026 PDF
FAQ's
Who is eligible to receive benefits from Purna Aahaara?
Children aged 6 months to 5 years who have been diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition without any secondary medical complications are eligible. The child should be a resident of Odisha and identified through the local ICDS network.
What specific support does this scheme provide?
The scheme gives an augmented take-home ration of 3 kg, 30 eggs every month, regular growth monitoring and nutrition counselling for caregivers for the full support period.
How much ration is provided to the child?
The child receives 3 kg of special take-home ration and 30 eggs each month while enrolled in the programme.
How long does the nutritional support last?
Nutritional support continues for 112 days from the date of enrolment in the Purna Aahaara component.
How can parents enrol a child?
Enrolment happens through growth monitoring and measurements at the local Anganwadi Centre. Parents can ask the Anganwadi worker to check the child and complete the enrolment process.
Where can the rations be collected?
All benefits are distributed through local Anganwadi Centres under the ICDS system across Odisha on the scheduled dates.
Who is responsible for preparing the food?
Local women self-help groups prepare the special rations using quality, approved ingredients under the guidance of the ICDS project.
Do other health workers assist in this programme?
Yes, the child's health is monitored through a coordinated effort between Anganwadi workers, auxiliary nurse midwives and other frontline health staff.